Lemon Zest vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest and Pineapple
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
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon zest and pineapple:
- Both lemon zest and pineapple are high in Vitamin C.
- Lemon zest has 58% less sugar than pineapple.
- Lemon zest has more riboflavin.
- Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon zest and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to pineapple for fat. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 8:88:4 and for pineapple, 4:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon Zest | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 95% |
| Fat | 4% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon zest and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 657% more dietary fiber than pineapple - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon zest has 58% less sugar than pineapple - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon zest and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon zest and pineapple are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon zest and pineapple are high in Vitamin C. Lemon zest has 170% more Vitamin C than pineapple - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon zest and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon zest and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and lemon zest contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon zest has more riboflavin. Both lemon zest and pineapple contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon Zest | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.319 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.172 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 931% more calcium than pineapple - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon zest has 176% more iron than pineapple - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon zest has 47% more potassium than pineapple - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg 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,
| Lemon Zest | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 35 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 contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon Zest | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lemon zest has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Lemon Zest | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.063 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .
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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 contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon zest and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.
Does lemon zest or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon zest and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon zest or pineapple contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 930% more calcium than pineapple - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.