Pineapple: nutritional values and vitamins of the tropical fruit
When you think about a tropical holiday, this sweet fruit will inevitably make a cameo in your mind: pineapple. The nutritional values of this tropical fruit speak for themselves, as does its taste. After bananas and citrus fruits, it is one of the most popular fruit in the world. We’ll tell you all about the vitamins, calories and nutritional values of pineapple.
Storage time*
| Larder compartment 12 °C | 14 days |
| EasyFresh safe 7 °C with air regulation plate | 10 days |
| Fridge compartment 7 °C | 8 days |
| Freezer compartment -18 °C | 12 months |
The key points
- Low in calories and rich in nutrients: 100 g of pineapple contains just 50 calories, consists of 86% water and provides vitamin C, beta-carotene, iron and manganese.
- Health benefits: the enzyme bromelain aids digestion, has anti-inflammatory properties and can help with recovery after exercise.
- Versatile: pineapple is ideal as a snack, in salads or smoothies – thanks to its natural sweetness, fibre and vitamins.
These nutritional values and vitamins are found in pineapple
The pineapple is a tropical fruit that originates from the tropics and subtropics. The pineapple is native to Brazil, Paraguay and Guyana. There are over 100 different varieties, but only a few are traded on the world market. A special feature that hardly anyone knows about pineapples: Botanically speaking, the rough, scaly skin of the pineapple consists of around 200 individual fruits, which can be recognised by the individual scales. This gives the pineapple its characteristic appearance, similar to a pine cone with a green tuft. This is also where the word pineapple comes from.
Pineapple is delicious and nutritious. It contains many important nutrients such as vitamin C, beta-carotene, iron and manganese. Its nutritional values are also impressive: 100 g of fresh pineapple pulp contains just 50 calories, as it is around 86% water – ideal for a calorie-conscious diet. The fat content is very low at less than 0.2 g, as is the protein content at approx. 0.5 g. The carbohydrate content is around 13 g, mainly in the form of natural fructose. In addition, there is around 1.4 g of fibre, which helps you feel full and promotes intestinal health. Thanks to its balanced nutritional values, pineapple is ideal as a refreshing snack or as a fruity addition to salads or smoothies.
How healthy is pineapple?
Pineapple is considered a real powerhouse for health. It provides plenty of vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system and protects cells from oxidative stress. The manganese it contains supports energy metabolism and bone health. Also noteworthy among the nutritional values of pineapple is the enzyme bromelain, which can inhibit inflammation, relieve swelling and promote protein digestion – a natural aid for the stomach and intestines. The fruit also contains secondary plant compounds with antioxidant properties that bind free radicals. Its fibre promotes digestion, while its high water content helps keep you hydrated. In tropical countries, pineapple is traditionally used to treat coughs, joint pain and loss of appetite. It also appeals to athletes, as it can help with recovery after training. In short: eating pineapple regularly is a delicious way to provide your body with valuable nutrients.
If you want to eat pineapple regularly, you need to know how long it will keep for. Compared to other tropical fruits, it keeps surprisingly well – at least when the conditions are right. Liebherr has fridges with a cellar compartment in its range, where the temperature is 12 °C. Pineapples feel particularly at home here and will stay fresh for 14 days. A whole pineapple will keep in the normal fridge compartment for around eight days before it starts to lose its freshness. However, if you store them in the EasyFresh safe of a Liebherr fridge, you’ll benefit from better conditions: an air regulation plate ensures high humidity, and the temperature is the same as in the rest of the fridge. Thanks to the high humidity, the pineapple stays fresh and aromatic for up to ten days – two days longer than in a normal fridge compartment.
*All specifications given are to be considered as guideline values, and depend in each case on the type of foodstuffs and on the proper storage without interruption of the cold chain from harvest/production through to the Liebherr appliance. Should food products have information about minimum shelf life, the date on the packaging always applies.
