Lemon Zest vs. Pineapple Juice
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest and Pineapple Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon zest
versus
pineapple juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon zest and pineapple juice:
- Lemon zest has 58% less sugar than pineapple juice.
- Lemon zest has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Lemon zest is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) 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
Lemon zest and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to pineapple juice for fat. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 9:91:0 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon Zest | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 95% |
| Fat | ~ | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon zest and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 52 times more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon zest has 58% less sugar than pineapple juice - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon zest and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon zest and pineapple juice are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon zest is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 11 times more Vitamin C than pineapple juice - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon zest and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon zest and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple juice and lemon zest contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon zest has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both lemon zest and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon Zest | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.319 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.172 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 931% more calcium than pineapple juice - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon zest has 158% more iron than pineapple juice - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon zest and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 130mg 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, both lemon zest and pineapple juice contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Lemon Zest | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon zest and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon Zest | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lemon zest has more linoleic acid than pineapple juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon Zest | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.063 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: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon zest or pineapple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon zest and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
Does lemon zest or pineapple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon zest and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon zest or pineapple juice contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 930% more calcium than pineapple juice - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium.