Banana vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and pineapple:
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Pineapple has more thiamin, however, banana contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple has 44% less calories than banana - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is similar to pineapple for protein, carbs and fat. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 94% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple has 43% less carbohydrates than banana - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 86% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple and banana contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and banana contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and banana are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 449% more Vitamin C than banana - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin, however, banana contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both banana and pineapple contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Banana | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple has 160% more calcium than banana - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and banana contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 228% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both banana and pineapple contain small amounts of myricetin and quercetin.
| Banana | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.11 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.06 mg | 0.14 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
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 banana and pineapple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Banana | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 35 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both banana and pineapple contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Banana | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both banana and pineapple contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Banana | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.023 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.
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple has 40% less calories than banana - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does pineapple or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple has 40% fewer carbohydrates than banana - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.