Food guide

Canned Pineapple

Pineapple canned in juice: convenient and year-round, with less fibre than the fresh fruit.

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Canned Pineapple, a nutrient-dense fruit food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of canned pineapple, canned for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g canned in juice — 60 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Canned Pineapple
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	60 kcal	60 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	0.4 g	0.4 g	0.7 g
Carbohydrate	15.7 g	15.7 g	26.2 g
Fat	0.1 g	0.1 g	0.2 g
Fibre	0.8 g	0.8 g	1.3 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of canned pineapple, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Canned Pineapple
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	2 µg	2 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	9.5 mg	9.5 mg	11%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.01 mg	0.01 mg	<1%
Vitamin K	0.3 µg	0.3 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.095 mg	0.095 mg	8%
Riboflavin	0.019 mg	0.019 mg	1%
Niacin	0.28 mg	0.28 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.074 mg	0.074 mg	4%
Folate	5 µg	5 µg	1%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.1 mg	0.1 mg	2%
Choline	4.8 mg	4.8 mg	<1%
Minerals
Calcium	14 mg	14 mg	1%
Iron	0.28 mg	0.28 mg	2%
Magnesium	14 mg	14 mg	3%
Phosphorus	6 mg	6 mg	<1%
Potassium	122 mg	122 mg	3%
Sodium	1 mg	1 mg	<1%
Zinc	0.1 mg	0.1 mg	<1%
Selenium	0.4 µg	0.4 µg	<1%
Copper	0.086 mg	0.086 mg	10%
Manganese	1.1 mg	1.1 mg	48%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Pineapple, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat canned pineapple?

Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
Pineapple canned in juice: convenient and year-round, with less fibre than the fresh fruit.

How to include it

Eat as it is, or pair with yogurt or oats for protein.
Typical pairing ideas: Cottage cheese, Yogurt, Ham.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.
Sodium varies widely in canned foods; rinsing or choosing no-salt-added labels helps.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.