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Pineapple spears

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Common questions

Is Pineapple spears healthy?

Pineapple spears scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains pineapple, a nutrient-rich fruit, along with beneficial ingredients like ascorbic acid and coconut water.

How processed is Pineapple spears?

Pineapple spears is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Pineapple spears' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pineapple, Ascorbic Acid, Coconut Water count in its favor; Sugar, Natural Flavor are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Pineapple spears

65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$20.95 · 42 oz · $0.50 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Fruits
Summary

This product contains pineapple, a nutrient-rich fruit, along with beneficial ingredients like ascorbic acid and coconut water. However, the addition of refined sugar increases the caloric content without providing nutritional benefits, and the presence of 'natural flavor' suggests some level of processing. While the product is processed, it maintains some redeeming qualities due to its inclusion of whole fruit and minimal additives.

Key ingredients 8

Pineapple
Good

Pineapple is naturally rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making it a healthy addition to the product.

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Ascorbic Acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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Coconut Water
Good

Coconut water provides hydration and contains electrolytes beneficial for health.

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Coconut Water Concentrate
Good

Concentrated coconut water offers hydration benefits and adds natural flavor.

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Water
Neutral

Water is used as a base and has no significant health impact, serving mainly as a solvent.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a natural preservative that enhances flavor without significant health concerns.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes.

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Natural Flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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