Blueberry vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and pineapple:
- Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Pineapple has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is similar to pineapple for protein, carbs and fat. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 94% |
| Fat | 5% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 71% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and blueberry are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 393% more Vitamin C than blueberry - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both blueberry and pineapple contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Blueberry | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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 blueberry and pineapple contain small amounts of luteolin.
| Blueberry | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.2 mg | 0.01 mg |
| kaempferol | 1.66 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 1.3 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Quercetin | 7.67 mg | 0.14 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 blueberry and pineapple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Blueberry | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 35 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blueberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blueberry has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.088 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% | total fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 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% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does pineapple or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.