Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
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
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
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
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Taste
Sweet, Tangy
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Barbados
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
- 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.
Top Producer
China
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Japan
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Not Available
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Family
Rutaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
A. comosus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Pineapple
Difference Between Pink Grapefruit and Pineapple
We might think that Pink Grapefruit and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pink Grapefruit and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pink Grapefruit and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pink Grapefruit and Pineapple with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 42.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pink Grapefruit and Pineapple 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 Pink Grapefruit and Pineapple is Sapindales and Poales respectively. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.