Pineapple Juice vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple Juice and Watermelon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple juice
versus
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple juice and watermelon:
- Watermelon has more pantothenic acid, however, pineapple juice contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon has 43% less calories than pineapple juice - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to watermelon for fat. Pineapple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for watermelon, 7:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple Juice | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 90% |
| Fat | 2% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Watermelon and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and pineapple juice are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has more Vitamin A than pineapple juice - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Watermelon has more pantothenic acid, however, pineapple juice contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both pineapple juice and watermelon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Pineapple Juice | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.199 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Watermelon and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of potassium - watermelon has 112mg 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,
| Pineapple Juice | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 303 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 4532 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pineapple juice and watermelon contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pineapple Juice | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.05 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 Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does watermelon or pineapple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon has 40% less calories than pineapple juice - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
Does watermelon or pineapple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.