Milk vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and pineapple:
- Milk has 63% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, pineapple contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pineapple has 138.6 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple and milk contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pineapple per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 94% |
| Fat | 35% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 63% less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple has more dietary fiber than milk - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Milk has 49% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 511% more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pineapple has 138.6 times less saturated fat than milk - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and pineapple are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and pineapple are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 238 times more Vitamin C than milk - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 17 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than pineapple - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, pineapple contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both milk and pineapple contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Milk | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 18 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 823% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and milk contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple and milk contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, milk has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Milk | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.023 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.
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | sodium | 5% |
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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 milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple and milk contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does pineapple or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 820% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.