Cherries vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Cherries and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherries
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherries and pineapple:
- Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple and cherries contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherries is lighter in carbs and similar to pineapple for protein and fat. Cherries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for pineapple, 4:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherries | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 95% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 50% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple and cherries contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and cherries contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and cherries are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 583% more Vitamin C than cherry - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cherries and pineapple contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Cherries | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.154 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.199 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple and cherries contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry is a great source of potassium and it has 104% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg 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 cherries and pineapple contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Cherries | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.24 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.29 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 cherries and pineapple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cherries | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 38 UG | 35 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 85 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cherries and pineapple contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherries | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherries and pineapple contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherries | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.023 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cherries or Pineapple .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple and cherries contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does pineapple or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.