Apple Cider vs. Pineapple

Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Pineapple


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of apple cider versus pineapple (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and pineapple:

  • Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple cider and pineapple is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pineapple and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is similar to pineapple for protein, carbs and fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Cider Pineapple
Protein 1% 4%
Carbohydrates 97% 94%
Fat 2% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pineapple and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pineapple has 600% more dietary fiber than apple cider - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pineapple and apple cider contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Pineapple and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pineapple and apple cider are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 52 times more Vitamin C than apple cider - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pineapple and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Pineapple and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pineapple and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple cider and pineapple contain significant amounts of riboflavin.

Apple Cider Pineapple
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.079 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.032 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 0.5 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.213 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.112 MG
Folate ~ 18 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pineapple and apple cider contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Pineapple and apple cider contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Pineapple and apple cider contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg 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,

Apple Cider Pineapple
lutein + zeaxanthin 16 UG ~
beta-carotene ~ 35 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple cider per 100 grams.

Apple Cider Pineapple
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.017 G
Total 0.007 G 0.017 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple cider and pineapple contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Apple Cider Pineapple
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.023 G
Total 0.033 G 0.023 G



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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: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pineapple and apple cider contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.

Does pineapple or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.