The pineapple plant (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant native to Brazil and Paraguay. They are currently cultivated commercially in tropical regions throughout the world. Multiple fruits of this plant merge together into a single cluster known as a pineapple. Pineapples are very sweet and are also high in citric acid.
Serving Size
This nutritional information is based on a 1-cup serving of raw pineapple chunks weighing 165g, or about 5.8 oz. These chunks are well-drained and don't contain any syrup. This is an important factor since canned pineapple may be packed in a variety of liquids, ranging from the natural juice to heavy syrup. Pineapple contains much more sugar when it's packed in heavy syrup.
Calories
A serving of pineapple contains approximately 82 total calories. Carbohydrates account for 76 calories, fat provides 2 calories and protein contributes the remaining 4 calories. A serving of pineapple provides 4.1 percent of the daily value (DV) for total calories based on a diet of 2,000 calories per day.
Carbohydrates
A serving of pineapple has 22g of total carbohydrates. Simple sugars provide 16g of this total, complex carbohydrates provide 4g and dietary fiber provides the remaining 2g. A serving of pineapple provides 7 percent of the DV for total carbohydrates and 9 percent of the DV for dietary fiber.
Fat and Protein
A serving of pineapple contains 0.2g of unsaturated fat, which is less than 1 percent of the DV for fat. Pineapple doesn't contain any unsaturated fats, trans fats or cholesterol. A serving of pineapple contains about 1g of protein, which is equal to approximately 2 percent of the DV for protein.
Vitamins and Minerals
Each serving of pineapple contains 131 percent of the DV for vitamin C. It also has 2 percent of the DV for vitamin A, 2 percent of the DV for calcium and 3 percent of the DV for iron. A serving of pineapple has 2mg of sodium, which is less than 1 percent of the DV for sodium.
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