Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Green, Red
Inside Color
Red
Light Green
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
India, Iran
Western Asia, Central Europe
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Warm
Facts about
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
- If left alone, a grapevine can spread 50 feet and even more.
- There are more than 8,000 varieties of grape worldwide.
- They are available in 7 different colors: red, green, white, black, purple, blue and golden.
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Vitis vinifera
Synonym
Punica malus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Vitaceae
Species
P. granatum
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Grape
Difference Between Pomegranate and Grape
We might think that Pomegranate and Grape are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Grape Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Grape is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Grape with peel is Not Available and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Grape belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomegranate and Grape is Myrtales and Vitales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Grape belongs to Vitaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Grape belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.