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Pineapple

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About This Food

Description Selecting & Storing Special Diets Benefits Nutrition & Macros
Description

Pineapples are a tropical fruit and a native to South America.

Brought to Hawaii in the 1700s, the pineapple has long been recognized as a symbol of hospitality.

Three varieties are commonly available and include Smooth Cayenne, Red Spanish and Sugar Loaf.

Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and also contain the enzyme bromelain.

Glycemic Index=59
Glycemic Load=7
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=385

Selecting & Storing

Choose a firm, plump fragrant pineapple with rigid green leaves that is heavy for its size. After ripening, pineapple can be refrigerated for three to five days.

Special diets
  • Autoimmune Paleo Diet
  • Elimination Diet
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • Low Carb Diet
  • Low FODMAP Diet
  • Low Histamine Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • PCOS Diet
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
  • VitaminC
  • Manganese
Good Source of
Preferences
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Molds
  • No Coconut
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Citrus
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Fat
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition & Macros
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cup(s) diced

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Calories: 78

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 1 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
0.19 g
Saturated Fat
0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.06 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
26 g
ALA
26 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
20.34 g
Net Carbohydrate
18.17 g
Sugars
15.27 g
Fiber
2.17 g
Protein
0.84 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Vitamins
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
89.9 IU
2%
Vitamin C
74.09 mg
123%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0.03 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0.17 mg
8%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
1.08 mg
1%
Folate
27.9 mcg
7%
Niacin
0.78 mg
4%
Riboflavin
0.05 mg
3%
Thiamin
0.12 mg
8%
Choline
8.53 mg
2%
Minerals
Calcium
20.15 mg
2%
Copper
0.17 mg
8%
Iron
0.45 mg
2%
Magnesium
18.6 mg
5%
Manganese
1.44 mg
72%
Phosphorous
12.4 mg
1%
Potassium
168.95 mg
5%
Selenium
0.16 mcg
0%
Sodium
1.55 mg
0%
Zinc
0.19 mg
1%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
54.25 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
0 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg
Tags:
autoimmune paleo elimination gluten-free gluten-free/dairy-free grain-free low carb low fodmap low histamine low oxalate paleo (light) paleo (strict) pcos pescetarian primal vegetarian whole food no citrus no coconut no corn no dairy no eggs no fish no gluten no grains no legumes no molds no nightshade no nuts no peanuts no pork no poultry no pseudograins no red meat no seeds no shellfish no soy no yeast
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