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Bromelain, vitamin supplement
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Bromelain vitamin pill (1 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 1.2 g
4
KCAL / 1.2G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 4 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.12 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 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 piece (medium) | 1.2 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 0.8 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 1.8 g | 6 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 2.4 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 24 g | 77 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
A bromelain vitamin pill is a supplement combining bromelain, an enzyme found in pineapple, with one or more vitamins. It is commonly marketed for digestion or to support recovery from swelling, but evidence for these benefits is limited and formulas vary.
No, there is no reliable evidence that a bromelain vitamin pill causes weight loss or burns body fat. It should not be treated as a slimming supplement or a substitute for established approaches to weight management.
A bromelain vitamin pill may be marketed as a digestive aid because bromelain breaks down protein, but evidence that it improves everyday digestion is limited. It is not a proven fix for persistent bloating, pain, or other digestive symptoms.
A bromelain vitamin pill can cause stomach upset, nausea, or diarrhea in some people. It may also trigger an allergic reaction, especially in someone sensitive to pineapple; stop taking it and seek urgent help for trouble breathing or facial swelling.
There is no universal rule that a bromelain vitamin pill must be taken on an empty stomach. Follow the directions for that product, and take it with food if it causes stomach discomfort when taken without a meal.
No, a bromelain vitamin pill is not equivalent to eating pineapple. The pill concentrates bromelain and adds vitamins, while pineapple is a whole fruit with fiber and other nutrients; the amount of enzyme can also differ.
A bromelain vitamin pill may increase bleeding risk when combined with blood-thinning or antiplatelet medicines. Ask your prescribing clinician or pharmacist before combining them, and tell your surgical team if you take it before an operation.
The safety of bromelain vitamin pills during pregnancy has not been established well enough to assume they are safe. Avoid starting one during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your healthcare professional has reviewed its specific ingredients.
A bromelain vitamin pill usually contains bromelain extracted from pineapple, not pieces of pineapple fruit. The added vitamins and other ingredients depend on the product, so the pill is not nutritionally interchangeable with pineapple.
A bromelain vitamin pill has not been proven to reliably reduce swelling. Claims about recovery or inflammation are not a substitute for finding the cause of persistent swelling, particularly if it is sudden, painful, or worsening.
Vitamins
Biotin
0.6µg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B5
0.07mg · 1% DV
B12
0.03µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Iodine
1.2µg · 1% DV
Zinc
0.08mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Selenium
0.36µg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.48mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.12mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Bromelain vitamin pill is a tablet supplement combining bromelain—an enzyme found in pineapple—with vitamins. The particular vitamins and their amounts depend on the product, so check its label rather than assuming all formulas are alike. It is a supplement, not a traditional dish or a usual part of a meal.
People generally swallow it with water; whether to take it with food or on an empty stomach depends on the directions for that product. A typical piece weighs about 1.2 g, so the nutrition figures per 100 g may not reflect what you get from one tablet. Follow the serving instructions, and treat it as an addition to a varied diet rather than a replacement for meals.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
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 3
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.