Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Melon
Berry, Tropical
Varieties
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Southern Africa
Central America, South America
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
- 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
China
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Commelinidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
C. lanatus
A. comosus
Generic Group
Gourd
Pineapple
Difference Between Watermelon and Pineapple
We might think that Watermelon and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Watermelon and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Watermelon and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Pineapple with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Pineapple is Cucurbitales and Poales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.