How Many Calories in Pineapple?
1 cană bucăți (165g) = 82 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 cană bucăți (165g) contains 82 calories.
Best time: Snack anytime, popular after protein-rich meals for bromelain's digestive effect
Benefits
- ✓Contains bromelain, an enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties studied for muscle recovery and digestion
- ✓Excellent source of vitamin C - one cup covers most of the daily requirement
- ✓Low in calories (50 kcal/100g) and hydrating, good for snacking on a calorie deficit
- ✓Contains manganese, a mineral involved in energy metabolism and bone health
- ✓Soluble fiber supports digestion and may help regulate blood sugar levels
Considerations
- !Acidity and enzymes can irritate the mouth or tongue when eaten in large amounts (a tingling sensation)
- !Pineapple canned in syrup has significantly more calories and sugar than fresh - choose the variety in its own juice
- !May worsen gastroesophageal reflux in sensitive people due to its acidity
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends fresh pineapple as a low-calorie dessert containing bromelain, which may help digest a protein-rich meal. Avoid the syrup-canned version, which can have double the calories of fresh pineapple due to added sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
100g of fresh pineapple has 50 calories, with 0.5g protein, 13g carbs, 0.1g fat, and 1.4g fiber. It's one of the lower-calorie tropical fruits compared to mango or banana.
A medium slice of pineapple (about 84g) has around 42 calories. A cup of pineapple chunks (165g) has about 82 calories, a typical snack or dessert portion.
Yes, significantly more. Fresh pineapple has 50 kcal/100g, while pineapple canned in syrup can reach 70-90 kcal/100g due to added sugar. Pineapple canned in its own juice, without syrup, stays much closer to fresh fruit values, around 55-60 kcal/100g.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.