Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Tart
Origin
Central America, South America
Barbados
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Humid, Warm
Facts about
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
Top Producer
Costa Rica
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
United States of America
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Rosidae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rutaceae
Species
A. comosus
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Pineapple
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Pineapple and White Grapefruit
We might think that Pineapple and White Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and White Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and White Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and White Grapefruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 33.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pineapple and White Grapefruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pineapple and White Grapefruit is Poales and Sapindales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.