Pineapple

Description

Pineapple is a delicious tropical fruit and a storehouse for several nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamin A, vitamin C, beta-carotene, thiamin, vitamin B5 , vitamin B6, and folate. Minerals like potassium, copper, manganese, calcium, sodium, and magnesium are also found in Pineapples.

The pineapple is a tropical plant with an edible healthy fruit with incredible taste. Pineapple and its compounds have been linked to many health benefits, including aiding digestion, boosting immunity and speeding up recovery from surgery.

Origin. South America, Philippine

Benefits: Contains Disease-Fighting Antioxidants, Its Enzymes Can Ease Digestion, May Help Reduce the Risk of Cancer, May Boost Immunity and Suppress Inflammation.

One cup (5.8 ounces or 165 grams) of pineapple chunks contains the following:

• Calories: 82.5
• Fat: 1.7 grams
• Protein: 1 gram
• Carbs: 21.6 grams
• Fiber: 2.3 grams
• Vitamin C: 131% of the RDI
• Manganese: 76% of the RDI
• Vitamin B6: 9% of the RDI
• Copper: 9% of the RDI
• Thiamin: 9% of the RDI
• Folate: 7% of the RDI
• Potassium: 5% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 5% of the RDI
• Niacin: 4% of the RDI
• Pantothenic acid: 4% of the RDI
• Riboflavin: 3% of the RDI
• Iron: 3% of the RDI