Pineapple vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and ginger root:
- Ginger root has 4.7 times less sugar than pineapple.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
- Pineapple has more thiamin.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple has 38% less calories than ginger root - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to ginger root for fat. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 100% |
| Fat | 2% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root has 43% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root has 4.7 times less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and ginger root are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 856% more Vitamin C than ginger root - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin. Both pineapple and ginger root contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 281% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pineapple and ginger root contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pineapple | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger root has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 0.12 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| 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 ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple has 40% less calories than ginger root - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.
Does pineapple or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or ginger root contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 280% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.