Is pineapple good for weight loss?

Yes, in normal portions. It is sweet but low in calories.

Calories in pineapple

Fresh pineapple has about 50 kcal per 100 g. A slice is about 40 kcal.

By the Calori team · Updated 21 October 2026 · 3 min read

Pineapple calories by portion

Portion	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Portion (80 g)	40 kcal	0.4 g	9.4 g	0.1 g
Slice (85 g)	43 kcal	0.4 g	9.9 g	0.1 g
Tinned in juice (100 g)	50–60 kcal

Pineapple nutrition per 100 g

Energy	50 kcal (209 kJ)
Protein	0.5 g
Carbohydrate	11.7 g
of which sugars	9.9 g
Fat	0.1 g
Fibre	1.4 g

Typical values. Carbohydrate excludes fibre, as on UK food labels. Brands and varieties differ, so check the label where there is one.

Fresh or tinned

Pineapple tinned in juice has similar calories to fresh. Pineapple in syrup has more, around 65 to 80 kcal per 100 g, so drain it.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in pineapple?: Fresh pineapple has about 50 kcal per 100 g.
Is pineapple good for weight loss?: Yes, in normal portions. It is sweet but low in calories.