Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
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
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Unknown
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, 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 K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Autumn
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Unknown
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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
Thailand
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Rambota
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Family
Sapindaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
A. comosus
Generic Group
Not Available
Pineapple
Difference Between Rambutan and Pineapple
We might think that Rambutan and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Pineapple with peel is 69.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan 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 Rambutan and Pineapple is Sapindales and Poales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.