Pineapple Beef

Pineapple Beef is a popular stir-fry dish featuring tender slices of beef cooked with sweet and tangy pineapple chunks, often in a savory sauce. It typically includes ingredients like bell peppers, onions, and a sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar, and is widely enjoyed in Chinese-American and other Asian cuisines.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the beef and contains moderate carbohydrates from the pineapple and sauce, with fat content depending on the cut of beef and cooking oil used. It provides key nutrients like vitamin C, manganese, and iron, and a typical serving ranges from 300 to 500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	600 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Iron	2.5 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 combination of pineapple and beef is culturally significant in many Asian cuisines, where the fruit's natural sweetness and acidity help tenderize the meat and balance flavors. Nutritionally, pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that may aid in digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties.