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Low-calorie infused beverage made by boiling pineapple peel
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Boiled pineapple peel water (240 g) has 7 calories. That works out to 3 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.7 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 8 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
7
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 89% · Protein 11% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 120 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 500 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 1000 g | 30 kcal |
Calculated from 3 calories per 100 g.
To make boiled pineapple peel water, scrub a fresh pineapple thoroughly under running water, remove the peel, and simmer it in water until the liquid is fragrant. Strain before serving. Drink it plain or chilled; adding sugar increases its sugar content.
No, boiled pineapple peel water does not target belly fat or cause fat loss. Unsweetened, it can replace a sugary drink, but there is no special fat-burning effect from boiling pineapple peel.
Boiled pineapple peel water can be a pleasant way to drink fluids, but it is not a proven health remedy. Claims that it detoxes the body or treats illness are not supported by reliable evidence.
There is no good evidence that boiled pineapple peel water treats a cough. A warm drink may feel soothing, but it does not address the cause; seek medical care for breathing difficulty or a persistent, worsening cough.
Keep boiled pineapple peel water in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator and drink it promptly. Discard it if it has been left out for a long time or develops an unusual smell, appearance, or taste.
Boiling pineapple peel water is not a reliable way to remove pesticide residues. Scrub the whole pineapple under running water before cutting it, and do not use soap or detergent on the peel.
Most people can drink boiled pineapple peel water as an occasional unsweetened beverage, but it has no established daily health benefit. Use clean, well-washed peel, and stop drinking it if it causes an unwanted reaction.
It may contain some pineapple compounds, but boiled pineapple peel water should not be treated as a meaningful source of active bromelain. Bromelain is sensitive to heat, and the amount in a homemade drink is not predictable.
It can cause discomfort or an allergic reaction in someone sensitive to pineapple, and added sugar can make the drink sweeter. Stop drinking it if you develop itching, swelling, or other concerning symptoms; breathing trouble needs urgent care.
You can drink boiled pineapple peel water either hot or cold; the temperature does not give it a special health effect. Strain out the peel first, and refrigerate any portion you are not drinking soon.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
4.32mg · 5% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
7.2mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
43mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 7 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Boiled pineapple peel water is a simple infusion made by simmering pineapple peel in water and straining it. It is not a single standardized regional recipe; people make versions at home in places where fresh pineapple is available, often as a way to use the peel. The result is usually lightly fruity and aromatic rather than strongly sweet, with the flavour depending on the fruit and how long the peel is simmered.
Serve it chilled or warm, plain or with a slice of citrus. It can be an easy, low-energy alternative to sweetened drinks, but it contains little of the nourishment found in eating the pineapple itself. Wash the peel thoroughly before simmering, strain the drink, and leave out added sugar if you want to keep it light.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.