Pineapple Juice vs. Almonds
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple Juice and Almonds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple juice
versus
almonds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple juice and almonds:
- Almond has 56% less sugar than pineapple juice.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Pineapple juice has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
- Pineapple juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than almond.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and pineapple juice has 91% less calories than almond - pineapple juice has 53 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to almonds per calorie. Pineapple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for almonds, 14:14:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple Juice | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 14% |
| Fat | 2% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple juice has 40% less carbohydrates than almond - pineapple juice has 12.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 61 times more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Almond has 56% less sugar than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 57 times more protein than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pineapple juice has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and pineapple juice are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than almond - pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Almonds and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 1280 times more Vitamin E than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple juice and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both pineapple juice and almonds contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Pineapple Juice | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 1.138 MG |
| Niacin | 0.199 MG | 3.618 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 44 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Almond is an excellent source of potassium and it has 464% more potassium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both pineapple juice and almonds contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Pineapple Juice | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple juice has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Pineapple Juice | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than pineapple juice per 100 grams.
| Pineapple Juice | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 12.324 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 12.326 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple juice or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and pineapple juice has 90% less calories than almond - pineapple juice has 53 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does pineapple juice or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple juice has 40% fewer carbohydrates than almond - pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple juice or almonds contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does pineapple juice or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does pineapple juice or almonds contain more potassium?
Almond is a rich source of potassium and it has 460% more potassium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.