Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
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
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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)
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
Type
Berry
Berry, Tropical
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Taste
Sour, Tart
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Europe
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
- 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
Russia
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Russia
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Not Available
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Order
Saxifragales
Poales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
R. rubrum
A. comosus
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Pineapple
Difference Between Red Currant and Pineapple
We might think that Red Currant and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Pineapple with peel is 56.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant 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 Red Currant and Pineapple is Saxifragales and Poales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.