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Rich in digestive enzymes, anti-inflammatory, immune support
In season: Summer · Spring
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Bromelain juice (200 g) has 100 calories. That works out to 50 calories per 100 g. It contains 25 g of carbs, 0.8 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 1.4 mg of Manganese covers 61% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Bromelain juice is generally presented as pineapple juice, named for bromelain, an enzyme naturally found in pineapple. It is not a traditional drink with a single established recipe, and products may differ in how much pineapple juice or other ingredients they contain, so check the label.
It has the sweet-tart taste of pineapple and is usually served chilled, on its own or alongside breakfast or a snack. Its energy comes mainly from carbohydrates, while protein and fibre are low. For a less sweet drink, dilute it with water; it also pairs well with a savoury meal.
Selected: 100 g
50
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
12.5g
· 5% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 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 95% · Protein 3% · Fat 2%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
15mg · 17% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B5
0.2mg · 4% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Potassium ⭐
120mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
12mg · 3% DV
Calcium
13mg · 1% DV
Medium
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 50 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
Bromelain juice usually refers to a pineapple-based drink associated with bromelain, an enzyme found in pineapple. The name does not describe a standardized recipe, so products may differ in whether they are simply pineapple juice or contain added ingredients.
Bromelain juice may contain an enzyme that helps break down proteins, but there is not strong evidence that drinking the juice reliably improves digestion. Research on bromelain supplements does not establish the same effect from the beverage.
Not necessarily. Bromelain juice is a name that emphasizes pineapple’s enzyme, while pineapple juice simply means juice from the fruit. The name alone does not guarantee a higher bromelain content; fruit, processing, and the product’s formulation matter.
Yes, you can blend fresh pineapple and strain it to make a pineapple drink commonly described as bromelain juice. This does not measure or guarantee its enzyme content, and adding heat can reduce bromelain activity.
Heat can reduce bromelain activity, so pasteurized bromelain juice may have less active enzyme than freshly prepared juice. The effect depends on how the drink was processed; the word “bromelain” on a product does not establish enzyme activity.
Bromelain juice has not been shown to treat inflammation. Studies of bromelain preparations do not prove that drinking juice provides the same effects, so it should not replace prescribed treatment or be relied on to manage an inflammatory condition.
Yes, bromelain may interact with some medicines, including blood thinners, and could affect bleeding risk. If you take regular medication or are preparing for surgery, ask your doctor before drinking bromelain juice.
No. People with a pineapple allergy should avoid bromelain juice because it may contain pineapple-derived ingredients. Itching, hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing after drinking it can signal an allergic reaction.
Keep freshly made bromelain juice in a sealed container in the refrigerator and drink it promptly. Discard it if its smell, appearance, or texture changes; for opened packaged juice, follow the storage directions on the product.
Fresh bromelain juice can help tenderize meat because bromelain breaks down proteins. Use it briefly as a marinade: leaving meat in it too long can make the surface mushy, and heating the juice reduces the enzyme’s activity.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.