Pomegranate and Pineapple
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
No
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.70 g
14
13.12 g
37
Fiber
4.00 g
14
1.40 g
32
Sugar
13.67 g
10
9.85 g
23
Protein
1.67 g
13
0.54 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.08 mg
10
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
19
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.38 mg
9
0.21 mg
29
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
22
0.11 mg
13
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg
5
18.00 mcg
17
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.20 mg
99+
47.80 mg
17
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.60 mg
16
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
0.70 mcg
30
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.60 mg
13
5.50 mg
23
Fat
1.17 g
5
0.12 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
236.00 mg
29
109.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.29 mg
36
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.35 mg
7
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
36.00 mg
13
8.00 mg
40
Manganese
0.12 mg
28
0.93 mg
4
Copper
0.16 mg
10
0.11 mg
19
Selenium
0.50 mcg
11
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
17.00 mg
27
Omega 6s
79.00 mg
25
23.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
6.00 mg
13
Water Content
77.93 g
99+
86.00 g
33
Ash
0.53 g
23
0.22 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcal
8
50.00 kcal
14
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
50.00 kcal
15
Calories in Dried Form
366.66 kcal
8
245.00 kcal
31
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
52.00 kcal
21
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
53.00 kcal
27
Calories in Jam
210.00 kcal
25
265.00 kcal
13
Calories in Pie
360.00 kcal
9
303.00 kcal
17
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Autumn
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
India, Iran
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
5.5-6
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Hot, Sunny
Facts
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Iran
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Costa Rica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Punica malus
Ananas sativus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Order
Myrtales
Poales
Family
Lythraceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Punica
Ananas
Species
P. granatum
A. comosus
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Pineapple
Difference Between Pomegranate and Pineapple
We might think that Pomegranate and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Pineapple with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Pineapple belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomegranate and Pineapple is Myrtales and Poales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
