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Pineapple and Elderberry


Elderberry and Pineapple


Benefits

Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate  
Cancer prevention, Heart care  

General Benefits
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  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots  
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation  

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss  
Promotes longer and healthier hair  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing  
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat  

Side Effects
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting  
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
No  
Yes  

Lactating Women
No  
Not Available  

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)  
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)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
13.12 g  
37
18.40 g  
16

Fiber
1.40 g  
32
7.00 g  
4

Sugar
9.85 g  
23
Not Available  

Protein
0.54 g  
99+
0.66 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04  
24
0.04  
24

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
32
30.00 mcg  
17

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.08 mg  
10
0.07 mg  
11

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
28
0.06 mg  
16

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg  
30
0.50 mg  
30

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.21 mg  
29
0.14 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.11 mg  
13
0.23 mg  
6

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
18.00 mcg  
17
6.00 mcg  
29

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
47.80 mg  
17
36.00 mg  
23

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.02 mg  
99+
Not Available  

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.70 mcg  
30
Not Available  

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
Not Available  

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
36
Not Available  

Choline
5.50 mg  
23
Not Available  

Fat
0.12 g  
99+
0.50 g  
18

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
109.00 mg  
99+
280.00 mg  
21

Iron
0.29 mg  
36
1.60 mg  
8

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
6.00 mg  
14

Calcium
13.00 mg  
28
38.00 mg  
9

Magnesium
12.00 mg  
23
5.00 mg  
30

Zinc
0.12 mg  
21
0.11 mg  
22

Phosphorus
8.00 mg  
40
39.00 mg  
9

Manganese
0.93 mg  
4
Not Available  

Copper
0.11 mg  
19
0.06 mg  
36

Selenium
0.10 mcg  
16
0.60 mcg  
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
17.00 mg  
27
85.00 mg  
9

Omega 6s
23.00 mg  
99+
162.00 mg  
12

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
6.00 mg  
13
Not Available  

Water Content
86.00 g  
33
79.80 g  
99+

Ash
0.22 g  
99+
0.60 g  
20

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available  
73.00 kcal  
11

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
50.00 kcal  
14
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
50.00 kcal  
15
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
245.00 kcal  
31
340.00 kcal  
12

Calories in Canned Form
52.00 kcal  
21
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
53.00 kcal  
27
200.00 kcal  
4

Calories in Jam
265.00 kcal  
13
280.00 kcal  
12

Calories in Pie
303.00 kcal  
17
310.00 kcal  
16

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tropical  
Berry  

Season
Autumn  
Autumn  

Varieties
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen  
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  

Color
Yellow  
Black, Red  

Inside Color
Yellow  
Magenta  

Shape
Oval  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Juicy  

Taste
Strong, Sweet, Tart  
Juicy, Sweet  

Origin
Central America, South America  
Europe  

Grows on
Not Available  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained  
Sandy, Well-drained  

Soil pH
5.5-6  
5.5-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny  
Warm to hot climate  

Facts

Facts about
  • 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.
  
  • According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
  • Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Costa Rica  
United States of America  

Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand  
Colombia, India, Mexico  

Top Importer
United States of America  
Not Available  

Top Exporter
Costa Rica  
Not Available  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ananas comosus  
Sambucus nigra  

Synonym
Ananas sativus  
Not Available  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Commelinidae  
Asteridae  

Order
Poales  
Dipsacales  

Family
Bromeliaceae  
Adoxaceae  

Genus
Ananas  
Sambucus  

Species
A. comosus  
S. nigra  

Generic Group
Pineapple  
Moschatel  

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Difference Between Pineapple and Elderberry

We might think that Pineapple and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pineapple and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pineapple and Elderberry is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pineapple and Elderberry with peel is Not Available and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pineapple and Elderberry 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 Pineapple and Elderberry is Poales and Dipsacales respectively. Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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