Orange vs. Pineapple Juice
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Pineapple Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
pineapple juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and pineapple juice:
- Orange has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Orange is a great source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) 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
Orange and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is lighter in carbs and similar to pineapple juice for protein and fat. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 95% |
| Fat | 4% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Orange is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 11 times more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of protein - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange and pineapple juice are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 350% more Vitamin C than pineapple juice - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange has more Vitamin A than pineapple juice - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Orange and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple juice and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both orange and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Orange | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 231% more calcium than pineapple juice - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Orange and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of iron - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Orange and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of potassium - orange has 169mg 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,
| Orange | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Orange | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange and pineapple juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.031 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: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does orange or pineapple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories in 100g and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
Does orange or pineapple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.