May 30th, 2010

What makes pineapple one of the best natural medicinal products is an extremely high proportion of bromelain. Bromelain is called the miraculous enzyme, consisting of precisely three enzymes that act on the degradation of proteins in the body, so we can say that pineapple is one of the most important allies in the digestion of proteins. Bromelain has some other positive traits: prevents blood clotting and thus improves circulation, lowers blood pressure and contributes to the degradation of deposits ..click to read more
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May 25th, 2010
Pineapple Energy and nutritive value
The energy content of 100 g of fresh pineapple is 48 kcal / 202 kJ. Of this, 12% carbohydrate, 0.1% fat and 0.5% protein.
Pineapple is a good source of manganese (1.2 mg, which accounts for 17% RDA) and copper (0.1 mg, which accounts for 10% RDA).
It is also an excellent source of vitamin C (36.2 mg, which makes 60% RDA).
In 100 grams of pineapple there is 1.4 g of dietary fiber and 34 mg of beta-carotene.
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy
202 kJ (48 kcal)
Carbohydrates
12.63 g
Sugars
9.26 g
Dietary fiber
1.4
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