Pineapple Juice vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple Juice and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple juice
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple juice and carrots:
- Carrot has 53% less sugar than pineapple juice.
- Carrot has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple juice and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple juice has 53 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Pineapple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 87% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple juice and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple juice has 12.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot has 53% less sugar than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple juice and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple juice and carrots are low in saturated fat - pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple juice has 69% more Vitamin C than carrot - pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than pineapple juice - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple juice and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple juice and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both pineapple juice and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.199 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 154% more calcium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple juice and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 146% more potassium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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,
| Pineapple Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple juice has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Pineapple Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than pineapple juice per 100 grams.
| Pineapple Juice | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.1 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
Pineapple Juice g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Carrots g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple juice or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple juice and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple juice has 53 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does pineapple juice or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple juice and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple juice or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.