Pineapple is delicious, versatile, and loaded with nutrients and antioxidants.

Pinapple (Ananas comosus) is an incredibly delicious, healthy tropical fruit. It’s packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and other helpful compounds, such as enzymes that can protect against inflammation and disease. Originating in South America, it was named by early European colonizers for its resemblance to a pine cone. Pineapple and its compounds are linked to several health benefits, including improvements in digestion, immunity, and recovery from surgery. The impressive health benefits include improved digestion, a lower risk of cancer, and osteoarthritis relief.

Pineapple is widely considered safe, though a small percentage of people may have an allergy to it. People who have diabetes or take blood thinners should be mindful of portion sizes when eating pineapple.

1 cup of fresh PINEAPPLE provides

21.6 g	CARBOHYDRATE
83	CALORIES
1.7 g	FAT
2.3 g	FIBER
3% DV	IRON
1 g	PROTEIN
20% DV	COPPER
5% DV	MAGNESIUM
10% DV	MANGANESE
7% DV	PANTOTHENIC ACID
11% DV	VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)
4% DV	VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN)
5% DV	VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN)
7% DV	VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID)
11% DV	VITAMIN B6
7% DV	VITAMIN B9 (FOLATE)
88% DV	VITAMIN C