Apple Juice vs. Pineapple Juice
Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Pineapple Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple juice
versus
pineapple juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple juice and pineapple juice:
- Pineapple juice has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pineapple juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than apple juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) 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
Pineapple juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple juice has 53 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is similar to pineapple juice for protein, carbs and fat. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 95% |
| Fat | 2% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple juice has 12.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple juice has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple juice and apple juice are low in saturated fat - pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than apple juice - pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apple juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple juice has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple juice and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Apple Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple juice has 101mg 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,
| Apple Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 3 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple juice has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple juice per 100 grams.
| Apple Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple juice and pineapple juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.033 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: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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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% | magnesium | 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 juice or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple juice has 53 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.
Does pineapple juice or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple juice and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.