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Del Monte 100% Juice Pineapple Chunks 20 oz
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Del Monte 100% Juice Pineapple Chunks 20 oz

Del Monte
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
1g
Protein
15g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Del Monte 100% Juice Pineapple Chunks (20 oz) reads like a pantry staple you’d spot on a mid-store shelf in the canned fruit aisle, shoulder-to-shoulder with fruit cocktails, peaches, pie fillings and other shelf-stable produce. You’ll often see it stacked near baking goods and dessert toppings or tucked by the canned vegetables section for shoppers completing a long grocery list. It’s the sort of item picked up on errand runs, for school lunch boxes, or as a last-minute addition for a weekend brunch. The brand positioning is mainstream and family-focused: Del Monte projects trust, value and familiarity, aiming at busy parents and budget-conscious shoppers who want a quick, recognizable fruit option. The front label leans on a simple health halo — “100% Juice” — and bright, kid-friendly photography of golden pineapple; there’s no organic badge on the typical packaging. In plain processing terms this is canned fruit: the pineapple is cut, packed in pineapple juice and acidified for shelf life and color stability. Sensory notes speak to tender, juicy chunks with a soft but still fibrous bite, a clear tropical aroma when opened, and a sweet-tart flavor profile intensified by the packing juice. The 20 oz metal can (or sometimes shelf-stable jar) invites ritual use — spooning fruit into cereal or yogurt, layering into fruit salads, topping cakes, or popping straight into a lunchbox. Its convenience, long shelf life and predictable flavor make it a go-to for quick meals, kid-friendly snacks, and emergency pantry stocking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars15g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Pineapple,, Pineapple, Juice,, Citric, Acid..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed food (NOVA 3): fruit preserved in its own juice with a minimal additive (citric acid) and thermal processing for shelf stability, rather than a fresh whole fruit or an ultra-formulated product.

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Common Questions about Del Monte 100% Juice Pineapple Chunks 20 oz

The Del Monte pineapple chunks can definitely be part of a healthy diet, especially if you’re looking for a fruity treat! They’re a good source of natural sugars and provide some fiber, but keep in mind that they do have a higher sugar content compared to, say, a veggie snack. It all comes down to balance — enjoy them as part of a varied diet!

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