Canned Tuna vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and pineapple:
- Canned tuna is a great source of potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Pineapple has more thiamin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and pineapple has 61% less calories than canned tuna - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pineapple per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 94% |
| Fat | 22% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pineapple has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 42 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pineapple has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than canned tuna - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and pineapple contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Canned Tuna | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 18 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple and canned tuna contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 234% more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Canned tuna is a great source of potassium and it has 117% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.017 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, canned tuna has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.023 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and pineapple has 60% less calories than canned tuna - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is pineapple or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 42 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does pineapple or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..