Pineapple
The tart and sweet pineapple flavor often makes us think of the spring and summer days at the beach or by the pool, of delicious smoothies and fruit cocktails, and of having picnics or breakfasts outdoors. While their peak season is from March to July, they are available throughout the year.
Pineapples are not just juicy and delicious, they also include many nutrients like potassium, vitamin B6, copper, thiamin, and even folate and vitamin B5. But, here’s where they really shine: Just one cup includes about 88% of our vitamin C DV (Daily Value) and about 67% of our manganese DV. So, pineapples are particularly beneficial to our immune health, our bones, our brain, our red blood cells, our metabolism, and our reproductive health.
Keep in mind that once a pineapple is harvested, it stops ripening. Therefor, you should cut and enjoy it pretty soon after you buy it. And when selecting your pineapples, know that if they are still too green, they’re not going to get much better.
Nutrition Calculator: Pineapple
Use our personalized nutrition calculator to discover the percentage of daily nutrition needs you and your family can get from eating pineapple.
Nutrition needs vary according to age, sex, and whether women of reproductive age are pregnant or breastfeeding. Fill out the form below for yourself and for your family members to get personalized results.*
* Calculated as a percentage of the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs) as established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Based on nutritional information provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as an average of multiple pineapple samples.