Orange Juice vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange juice
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and pineapple:
- Both orange juice and pineapple are high in Vitamin C.
- Pineapple has more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is lighter in carbs and similar to pineapple for protein and fat. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 94% |
| Fat | 4% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple has 600% more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of sugar - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange juice and pineapple are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange juice and pineapple are high in Vitamin C. Orange juice has a little more Vitamin C (5%) than pineapple by weight - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more Vitamin B6. Both orange juice and pineapple contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Orange Juice | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of calcium - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of iron - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.
potassium
Orange juice has 83% more potassium than pineapple - orange juice has 200mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both orange juice and pineapple contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Orange Juice | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.25 mg | 0.14 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
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 orange juice and pineapple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Orange Juice | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 35 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange juice and pineapple contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Orange Juice | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange juice and pineapple contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange Juice | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.029 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does orange juice or pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.
Does orange juice or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.