Wholesale Bulk Pineapples

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is an incredibly delicious and healthy tropical fruit. It originated in South America, where early European explorers named it after its resemblance to a pinecone.

This popular fruit is packed with nutrients, antioxidants and other helpful compounds, such as enzymes that can fight inflammation and disease. Pineapple and its compounds have been linked to many health benefits, including aiding digestion, boosting immunity and speeding up recovery from surgery, among others.

They are especially rich in vitamin C and manganese, providing 131% and 76% of the daily recommendations, respectively. Vitamin C is essential for growth and development, a healthy immune system and aiding the absorption of iron from the diet. Meanwhile, manganese is a naturally occurring mineral that aids growth, maintains a healthy metabolism and has antioxidant properties.

Nutrition facts

Pineapples are low in calories but have an incredibly impressive nutrient profile. One cup (5.8 ounces or 165 grams) of pineapple chunks contains the following:

• Calories: 82.5
• Fat: 1.7 grams
• Protein: 1 gram
• Carbs: 21.6 grams
• Fiber: 2.3 grams
• Vitamin C: 131% of the RDI
• Manganese: 76% of the RDI
• Vitamin B6: 9% of the RDI
• Copper: 9% of the RDI
• Thiamin: 9% of the RDI
• Folate: 7% of the RDI
• Potassium: 5% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 5% of the RDI
• Niacin: 4% of the RDI
• Pantothenic acid: 4% of the RDI
• Riboflavin: 3% of the RDI
• Iron: 3% of the RDI

Pineapples also contain trace amounts of vitamins A and K, phosphorus, zinc and calcium.