2007-12-03 07:14:16 · 5 answers · asked by gemma d 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Pineapple contains vitamins and enzymes so fresh is better. Canned pineapples go through the canning process which uses heat. Heat destroys some of the vitamins and enzymes.
This website has nutritional information: http://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/pineapple.htm
2007-12-03 07:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by Dave C 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pineapple contains a proteolytic enzyme bromelain, which digests food by breaking down protein. There is significant evidence pointing to the anti-inflammatory benefits of bromelain. Pineapple Fat free, cholesterol free, very low in sodium, and high in vitamin. It is said that eating Pineapple daily will support Thyroid function.
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 50 kcal 200 kJ
Carbohydrates 12.63 g
- Sugars 9.26 g
- Dietary fiber 1.4 g
Fat 0.12 g
Protein 0.54 g
Thiamin (Vit. B1) 0.079 mg 6%
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.031 mg 2%
Niacin (Vit. B3) 0.489 mg 3%
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.205 mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.110 mg 8%
Folate (Vit. B9) 15 μg 4%
Vitamin C 36.2 mg 60%
Calcium 13 mg 1%
Iron 0.28 mg 2%
Magnesium 12 mg 3%
Phosphorus 8 mg 1%
Potassium 115 mg 2%
Zinc 0.10 mg 1%
2007-12-03 15:42:02 · answer #2 · answered by Angel****1 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
pineapple is the only food i am allergic too so for me its a killer fruit
2007-12-03 15:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by darcymc 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think its got a lot of vitamin C. Just don't eat too much b/c the acidity will bother your stomach.
2007-12-03 15:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
its a fruit! and fruits r good for you.
2007-12-03 15:21:26 · answer #5 · answered by My Nickname 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋