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1. Pineapple Facts
2. Types of Pineapple
3. Nutritional Value of Pineapple
4. Health Benefits of Pineapple

Pineapple Facts

History and Origin

Types of Pineapple

Types of Pineapples grown and sold in Australia

Pineapple Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Pineapple ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Pineapple, raw, all varieties

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup, chunks = 165 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	50	2.5%
Protein	g	0.54	1%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.12	0.1%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	13.12	4.3%
Fiber, total dietary	g	1.4	5.6%
Sugars, total	g	9.85
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	13	1.3%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.29	1.6%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	12	3%
Phosphorus, P	mg	8	0.8%
Potassium, K	mg	109	3.1%
Sodium, Na	mg	1	0.04%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.12	0.8%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.110	5.5%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.927	46.3%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.1	0.1%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	47.8	79.6%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.079	5.2%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.032	1.8%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.500	2.5%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.213	2.1%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.112	5.6%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	18	4.5%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	3	0.3%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.02	0.06%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	0.7	0.8%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.009	0.04%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.013
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.040
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	35
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	0
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	0

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Pineapple Nutritional Value

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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