Apple Juice vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Pineapple
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
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple juice and pineapple:
- Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is similar to pineapple for protein, carbs and fat. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Juice | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 94% |
| Fat | 2% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple has 600% more dietary fiber than apple juice - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple and apple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and apple juice contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and apple juice are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 52 times more Vitamin C than apple juice - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and apple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple juice and pineapple contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Apple Juice | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple and apple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and apple juice contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple and apple juice contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple juice has 101mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both apple juice and pineapple contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Apple Juice | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.58 mg | 0.14 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple juice per 100 grams.
| Apple Juice | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple juice and pineapple contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple Juice | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.023 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 (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 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% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 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 B12 | 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 pineapple or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple and apple juice contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.
Does pineapple or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and apple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.