Pineapple vs. Carrots

Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Carrots


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

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

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

  • Carrot has 52% less sugar than pineapple.
  • Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
  • Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pineapple and carrots 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for carrots, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pineapple Carrots
Protein 4% ~
Carbohydrates 94% 100%
Fat 2% ~
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Carrot has 52% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pineapple and carrots are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 710% more Vitamin C than carrot - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 277 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Both pineapple and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Pineapple Carrots
Thiamin 0.079 MG 0.066 MG
Riboflavin 0.032 MG 0.058 MG
Niacin 0.5 MG 0.983 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.213 MG 0.273 MG
Vitamin B6 0.112 MG 0.138 MG
Folate 18 UG 19 UG

Minerals

calcium

Carrot has 154% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.

iron

Pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.

potassium

Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 194% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 pineapple and carrots contain significant amounts of quercetin.

Pineapple Carrots
luteolin 0.01 mg 0.11 mg
myricetin 0.01 mg 0.04 mg
Quercetin 0.14 mg 0.21 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.24 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,

Pineapple Carrots
beta-carotene 35 UG 8285 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 3477 UG
lycopene ~ 1 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 256 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Pineapple Carrots
alpha linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.002 G
Total 0.017 G 0.002 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.

Pineapple Carrots
linoleic acid 0.023 G 0.1 G
Total 0.023 G 0.1 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.

Does pineapple or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.

Does pineapple or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.

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