Health Benefits - Vitamins and Minerals in Pineapple

Pineapples have a vibrant tropical flavor and exceptional juiciness which balances the tart and sweet tastes. They stand second to the bananas as the favorite tropical fruit of Americans. Pineapple is one of the fruits which is like heaven to eat. The juicy and good ripe pineapple satisfies a sweet craving and any chocolate bar as well. This article gives information on the nutritional vales and health benefits of pineapple.

Health Benefits of Pineapple

• This fruit acts like a digestive as well as a natural anti-inflammatory fruit. It contains a group of sulfur that help in digestion. 
• Fresh pineapple is storehouse of many health promoting compounds, minerals and vitamins that are essential for optimum health.
• Pineapples are also used to cure throat infections and bronchitis.
• This fruit is very efficient in treating anemia and arteriosclerosis.
• Also, it is an excellent cerebral toner.
• Pineapple aids in building up healthy bones.
• As pineapple is rich in vitamin C, they are good for oral health. It also reduces periodontal disease and gingivitis.

Amount  -  One cup of fresh pineapple chunks contains 2.3 grams of dietary fiber.

Proteins  -  0.89 grams

Calories  -  82

Nutrition In Pineapple

Minerals Contained

• Potassium - 180 mg
• Phosphorus - 13 mg
• Magnesium - 20 mg
• Calcium -21 mg
• Sodium - 2 mg
• Iron - 0.48 mg
• Selenium 0.2 mcg
• Manganese - 1.53 mg
• Copper - 0.181 mg
• Zinc - 0.2 mg
• Also contains small amounts of other minerals.

Vitamins Contains

• Vitamin A - 96 IU
• Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.13 mg
• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.053 mg
• Niacin - 0.825 mg
• Folate - 30 mcg
• Pantothenic Acid - 0.351 mg
• Vitamin B6 - 0.185 mg
• Vitamin C - 78.9 mg
• Vitamin E - 0.03 mg
• Vitamin K - 1.2 mcg
• Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.