Ananas comosus is the botanical name for the fruit commonly known as pineapple. In addition to being rich in vitamin C and manganese, pineapples contribute to your daily intake of vitamin B6, copper, thiamin, folate, potassium, magnesium, niacin, riboflavin, and iron. Pineapples are also the only known food source of bromelain, a group of enzymes that aid in protein digestion.