Beef with Pineapple

Beef with Pineapple is a popular sweet and savory stir-fry dish, typically featuring tender slices of beef, chunks of juicy pineapple, and colorful bell peppers in a glossy, tangy sauce. It is a staple of Chinese-American and Cantonese cuisine, often served over steamed rice.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the beef and contains a moderate amount of carbohydrates, primarily from the pineapple and sauce. A typical serving provides a good source of vitamin C and manganese, with a calorie count that usually falls between 350 and 500 calories per serving, depending on the cut of beef and sauce richness.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Iron	3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Zinc	4 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Selenium	20 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The dish is a classic example of 'sweet and sour' flavor balancing, where the natural acidity and sweetness of the pineapple tenderizes the meat and cuts through the richness of the beef. Nutritionally, the bromelain enzyme in fresh pineapple can aid in protein digestion, making it a functional pairing.