{"id":630036,"date":"2024-10-14T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=630036"},"modified":"2025-07-16T09:46:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T13:46:12","slug":"is-pineapple-good-for-diabetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/is-pineapple-good-for-diabetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you eat pineapple if you have diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When choosing a food to snack on, <\/span>fruit<\/span><\/a> is a healthy<\/span>,<\/span> sweet treat\u2014even if you have diabetes. Some people mistakenly believe you shouldn\u2019t eat anything that tastes sugary if you live with this condition, including fructose-packed produce. That\u2019s just not true, experts say.<\/span><\/p>\n

F<\/span>ruits are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. However, \u201cfruit contains carbohydrates and can raise your blood glucose, so count it as part of your meal plan,\u201d says <\/span>Toby Amidor<\/span>, a registered dietitian and author of <\/span>Diabetes Create Your Plate Meal Prep Cookbook<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

That includes pineapple, which people with diabetes can enjoy in moderation while still keeping their blood sugar levels under control. Here\u2019s what you need to know about the pros and cons of eating pineapple if you have diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can people with diabetes eat pineapple?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a reason that pineapple tastes so sweet and delicious: It\u2019s high in natural sugars. A cup of pineapple chunks, or about 165 grams of fruit, contains about 16 grams of sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n

But that doesn\u2019t mean you need to avoid it altogether. In fact, there\u2019s no definite recommended daily limit to the amount of pineapple you can eat. However, you need to be aware of the sugar and carbohydrate content and account for it when planning your meals and snacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d much rather you eat a bowl of pineapple than a bowl of ice cream,\u201d says <\/span>Ruth Brocato, MD<\/span><\/a>, a family medicine physician with Mercy Personal Physicians at Lutherville in Maryland. \u201cJust don\u2019t overdo it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Is pineapple good for diabetics?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Pineapple doesn\u2019t just taste delicious. Eating pineapple offers numerous potential health benefits for people with diabetes, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n

Low in calories<\/span><\/h3>\n

Like many other kinds of fruit, pineapple is relatively low in calories. One cup of raw pineapple chunks contains about <\/span>82 calories<\/span><\/a>\u2013and no fat or cholesterol. Knowing the calorie count is important because weight management can be a challenge for some people with diabetes. Additionally, tracking calories can help people with diabetes maintain better control over their blood glucose levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rich in vitamins and minerals<\/span><\/h3>\n

Pineapple is a good source of vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for people with diabetes, including:<\/span><\/p>\n