Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
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
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Unknown
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.12 g13.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.40 g0.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
9.85 g3.90 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.54 g2.30 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.040.17
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg150.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.08 mg0.11 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg2.80 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mgNA
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mgNA
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
18.00 mcgNA
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
47.80 mg28.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg0.50 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.70 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
5.50 mg2.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.12 g0.00 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
109.00 mg170.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.29 mg1.30 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mgNA
0
1556
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Calcium
13.00 mg12.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
12.00 mg8.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.12 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
8.00 mg39.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.93 mg0.40 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.11 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcgNA
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
17.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
23.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
6.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
86.00 gNA
0
95.23
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Ash
0.22 g0.80 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA77.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
50.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
50.00 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
245.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
52.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
53.00 kcal60.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
265.00 kcal238.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
303.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
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Color
Yellow
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart
NA
Origin
Central America, South America
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Not Available
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
5.5-65-6.1
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
NA
Facts
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Costa Rica
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Costa Rica
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ananas comosus
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Ananas sativus
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Commelinidae
Asteridae
Order
Poales
Solanales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Ananas
Physalis
Species
A. comosus
Physalis
Generic Group
Pineapple
Not Available