Pineapple Juice vs. Onion
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple Juice and Onion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple juice
versus
onion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple juice and onion:
- Onion has 58% less sugar than pineapple juice.
- Onion has signficantly more dietary fiber than pineapple juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple juice and onion contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple juice has 53 calories per 100 grams and onion has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to onion for fat. Pineapple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for onion, 11:87:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple Juice | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 87% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple juice and onion contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple juice has 12.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Onion has signficantly more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Onion has 58% less sugar than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and onion has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple juice and onion contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and onion has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple juice and onion are low in saturated fat - pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and onion has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple juice has 35% more Vitamin C than onion - pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Onion and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - onion has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple juice and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple juice and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and onion has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both pineapple juice and onion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple Juice | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.199 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Onion has 77% more calcium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and onion has 23mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple juice and onion contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and onion has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple juice and onion contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium per 100 grams and onion has 146mg 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 pineapple juice and onion contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Pineapple Juice | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple juice has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than onion per 100 grams.
| Pineapple Juice | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pineapple juice and onion contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pineapple Juice | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.013 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 Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Onion (Onions, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple juice or onion contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple juice and onion contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple juice has 53 calories in 100g and onion has 40 calories.
Does pineapple juice or onion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple juice and onion contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbs for 100g and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.