Cranberry Juice vs. Pineapple Juice
Nutrition comparison of Cranberry 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
cranberry juice
versus
pineapple juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cranberry juice and pineapple juice:
- Pineapple juice has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) 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
Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cranberry juice is similar to pineapple juice for protein, carbs and fat. Cranberry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cranberry Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 95% |
| Fat | 2% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - cranberry juice has 12.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of protein - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cranberry juice and pineapple juice are low in saturated fat - cranberry juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cranberry juice has 5.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple juice has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Cranberry Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.009 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.018 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of iron - cranberry juice has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple juice has 69% more potassium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 77mg 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,
| Cranberry Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 68 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cranberry Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cranberry Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.024 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cranberry Juice or Pineapple Juice .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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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% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cranberry juice or pineapple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories in 100g and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
Does cranberry juice or pineapple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbs for 100g and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.