Pineapple vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and baby carrots:
- Baby carrot has 52% less sugar than pineapple.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Pineapple has more thiamin.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein and similar to baby carrots for carbs and fat. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 92% |
| Fat | 2% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 107% more dietary fiber than pineapple - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrot has 52% less sugar than pineapple - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and pineapple are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 17 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 229 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin. Both pineapple and baby carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 146% more calcium than pineapple - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 207% more iron than pineapple - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 117% more potassium than pineapple - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg 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 | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 6391 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3767 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 358 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baby carrot has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 0.057 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 (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin C | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 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 baby carrots or pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.
Does baby carrots or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.