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Contains vitamin C, refreshing plant-based drink
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Pineapple peel ginger lemon juice (240 g) has 43 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.6 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 28.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
43
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
10.6g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 92% · Protein 4% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
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 | 43 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 30 g | 5 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 90 kcal |
Calculated from 18 calories per 100 g.
Simmer thoroughly washed pineapple peel with ginger in water, then strain the liquid. Add lemon juice after it cools a little, and serve it chilled or warm. Adjust the ginger and lemon to your taste.
Yes. Clean, intact pineapple peels can be simmered to flavor a drink. Scrub the whole pineapple under running water before peeling, discard spoiled sections, and strain out the tough peel before serving.
Simmering the peel and ginger is the usual approach because it draws flavor into the water and makes straining easy. Blending raw peel can leave the drink coarse and fibrous, so it is less suitable for this recipe.
Use clean peel without damaged spots, avoid simmering it longer than needed for flavor, and strain it well. Add the lemon after cooking; too much pith or an overly strong ginger flavor can also make the drink taste harsh.
Add the lemon juice after simmering, once the drink has cooled slightly. This keeps its fresh, sharp flavor more noticeable than boiling it with the peel and ginger.
Keep pineapple peel ginger lemon juice covered in the refrigerator and drink it promptly. Throw it away if it develops a fermented smell, fizz, or an unusual appearance rather than tasting it to check.
No, pineapple peel ginger lemon juice does not cause weight loss by itself. Without added sugar, it can replace a sweetened drink, but drinking it does not directly burn body fat.
No reliable evidence shows that pineapple peel ginger lemon juice detoxifies the body. Your liver and kidneys handle waste processing; this drink is best viewed as a flavored beverage, not a cleanse.
Many people can include it as a drink, but daily use is not necessary for health. Its acidity may bother people prone to reflux, and adding sugar can make it less suitable as an everyday alternative to water.
A properly prepared drink made from clean pineapple peel is not known to be harmful during pregnancy, but it is not a remedy or a way to induce labor. Ask your healthcare professional if your pregnancy has specific dietary restrictions.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
28.8mg · 32% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B3
0.48mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.6mg · 26% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
187mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
17mg · 4% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 43 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Pineapple peel ginger lemon juice is a homemade drink made by simmering or steeping well-washed pineapple peel with ginger, then adding lemon. It is a practical way to use the peel; recipes vary, and the strained drink can be served warm or chilled. It is not necessarily fermented, unlike some pineapple-based drinks.
The flavour balances the peel’s fruity aroma with lemony tartness and ginger’s gentle heat. Across the tropics and elsewhere, it makes a refreshing alternative to sweetened soft drinks, and it can be poured over ice or served alongside a meal. It is plant-based and light, with vitamin C, though the amount depends on how it is prepared. For a milder, less sharp drink, use less ginger and dilute it with water.
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.
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
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.