Pineapple is one of those fruits which not only taste good, but is also nutrient- dense with ton of benefits. Pineapple is an unusually high source of vitamin C, far higher than the much-touted oranges. Just one cup of fresh pineapple chunks contains more than 100% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. Our body’s main water-soluble antioxidant, vitamin C is on the front line of defending our cells against dangerous free radicals radicals that can lead to cellular damage and potentially cancerous changes.