Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
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
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
NA
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
NA
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
NA
- 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
NA
Costa Rica
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Commelinidae
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Clusiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
G. mangostana
A. comosus
Generic Group
Not Available
Pineapple
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Pineapple
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Pineapple with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Pineapple is Malpighiales and Poales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.