Pineapple glycemic index
Pineapple has a glycemic index of 66, which is medium. A 120 g serving (1 cup diced) has a glycemic load of 9 (low).
Also known as: ananas
- Serving120 g
- Available carbs14 g
- Fiber1.7 g
- Sugars12 g
- Protein0.6 g
- Calories60 kcal
Serving: 1 cup diced.
What to know
Pineapple is one of the few medium-GI fruits, and results vary widely between varieties. Its glycemic load per slice is still modest; pairing it with yogurt or protein helps.
Glycemic load by portion size
GI stays the same whatever you eat, but glycemic load scales with the amount: eating twice as much doubles the effect on blood sugar.
| Amount | Available carbs | Glycemic load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 5.9 g | 4 | Low |
| 100 g | 12 g | 8 | Low |
| 120 g · 1 cup diced | 14 g | 9 | Low |
| 240 g · double serving | 28 g | 19 | Medium |
What the studies found
The value of 66 is the median of 4 published measurements in the International Tables of Glycemic Index (2021). Results range from 39 to 82. That spread is normal: GI changes with variety, ripeness, cooking and processing, and between labs.
Each dot is one study. Green dots followed the ISO 26642 standard method.
- 39 · Nigeria 2002
- 65 · Nigeria 2010
- 66 · Australia 1994
- 82 · Malaysia 2008
Pineapple compared with other fruits
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Frequently asked questions
Is pineapple low glycemic?
No. With a GI of 66, pineapple is in the medium range (56 to 69). Low GI is 55 or less.
What is the glycemic load of pineapple?
A 120 g serving (1 cup diced) has a glycemic load of 9, which is low. Glycemic load combines GI with the amount of carbohydrate in the portion: 10 or less is low, 11 to 19 medium and 20 or more high.
Can people with diabetes eat pineapple?
With a GI of 66 and a low glycemic load per serving, pineapple usually fits a diabetes-friendly diet in normal portions. Everyone responds differently, so talk to your doctor or dietitian about your plan.
How many carbs are in pineapple?
A 120 g serving has about 16 g of total carbohydrate, including 1.7 g of fiber, leaving 14 g of available carbohydrate (the part that raises blood sugar). Per 100 g: 13.1 g of carbohydrate.
Nutrition facts
| per 100 g | Serving (120 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 kcal | 60 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g | 16 g |
| Available carbs | 12 g | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Sugars | 9.9 g | 12 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Pineapple, raw, all varieties (SR Legacy, FDC 169124). Available carbohydrate = total carbohydrate minus fiber.
Sources: Atkinson FS, Brand-Miller JC, Foster-Powell K, Buyken AE, Goletzke J. International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2021;114(5):1625–1632. USDA FoodData Central. How we calculate each value: Methodology & sources.
Data last reviewed 2026-09-29.