72 kcal P 15.6g C 0.49g F 0.8g
🍎 Fruits and Fruit Juices
Calories in Pineapple
The only fruit that can digest your tongue a little — and it grows from its own crown
60 kcal
What makes pineapple so powerful?
Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that actively breaks down proteins, which is exactly why eating a lot of fresh pineapple can leave your mouth feeling slightly raw or tingly: the enzyme is literally starting to digest proteins in your mouth's surface tissue, a harmless and temporary effect. That same protein-breaking power is why fresh pineapple juice is sometimes used as a natural meat tenderizer, and why pineapple famously won't set properly in gelatin desserts, since bromelain breaks down the gelatin's own protein structure. Pineapple is also propagated not from seed but typically from its own leafy crown, planted to grow an entirely new plant, a near-zero-waste way the fruit reproduces commercially.
An enzyme that "digests" you back
Bromelain breaks down proteins, including briefly in your own mouth tissue when you eat a lot of it.
A natural meat tenderizer
The same enzyme is used commercially and at home to soften tougher cuts of meat.
Grown from its own crown
Commercially, pineapples are typically propagated by replanting the leafy top, not from seed.
💡 When & how to use it
Bromelain breaks down rapidly with heat, so cooked or canned pineapple won't tenderize meat or irritate your mouth the way fresh pineapple does. If pairing pineapple with gelatin desserts, use canned, heat-processed pineapple, since fresh will prevent the gelatin from setting.
Calories by Serving Size
100g
60 kcal
P 0.46g C 14.1g F 0.21g
1 RACC (140g)
84 kcal
P 0.6g C 19.7g F 0.3g
200g
120 kcal
P 0.9g C 28.2g F 0.4g
50g
30 kcal
P 0.2g C 7.1g F 0.1g
Full Nutrition Facts
Per 100g — daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Calories 60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.21g 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.1g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 3%
Protein 0.46g 1%
Vitamin C 58.6mg 65%
Calcium 12.5mg 1%
Iron 0.05mg 0%
Potassium 137mg 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
How does Pineapple fit your daily goals?
12 min
Walking to burn 60 kcal
3%
of 2,000 kcal daily goal
0.46g
protein (1% of daily 50g)
33
servings until 2,000 kcal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Pineapple?
Pineapple contains 60 calories per 100g. A standard serving of 1 RACC (140g) provides 84 calories. It is a moderate-calorie food that can fit into most healthy diets.
How much protein does Pineapple have?
Pineapple provides 0.46g of protein per 100g, which is 1% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is not a primary protein source.
How many carbs are in Pineapple?
Pineapple contains 14.1g of carbohydrates per 100g . It also provides 0.94g of dietary fiber.
Is Pineapple good for weight loss?
Pineapple has 60 kcal per 100g, which is relatively moderate. It can fit into a weight-loss diet as long as portion sizes are managed.
How do I track Pineapple calories accurately?
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