Grapefruit vs. Pineapple Juice
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Pineapple Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
pineapple juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and pineapple juice:
- Grapefruit has more pantothenic acid.
- Grapefruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than pineapple juice.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple juice has 53 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to pineapple juice for fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 95% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple juice has 12.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grapefruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple juice has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple juice and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 212% more Vitamin C than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has more Vitamin A than pineapple juice - grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Grapefruit has more pantothenic acid. Both grapefruit and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Grapefruit | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 69% more calcium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Grapefruit | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple juice has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both grapefruit and pineapple juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Grapefruit | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.024 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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FAQ
Does pineapple juice or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple juice has 53 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does pineapple juice or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple juice and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.