Blackberry vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Blackberry and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blackberry
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blackberry and pineapple:
- Both pineapple and blackberry are high in Vitamin C.
- Blackberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Pineapple has more thiamin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and blackberry has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blackberry is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pineapple per calorie. Blackberry has a macronutrient ratio of 12:79:9 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blackberry | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 94% |
| Fat | 9% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Blackberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 279% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blackberry has 5.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Blackberry has 50% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and blackberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and blackberry contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and blackberry are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both pineapple and blackberry are high in Vitamin C. Pineapple has 128% more Vitamin C than blackberry - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blackberry has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blackberry has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blackberry has 19.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin and Vitamin B6. Both blackberry and pineapple contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Blackberry | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.646 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.276 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Blackberry has 123% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and blackberry has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and blackberry contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.62mg of iron.
potassium
Blackberry has 49% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg 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,
| Blackberry | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.27 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.67 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Quercetin | 3.58 mg | 0.14 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
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,
| Blackberry | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 128 UG | 35 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 118 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blackberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.094 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.094 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blackberry has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.186 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.186 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: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .
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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% | 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 pineapple or blackberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and blackberry has 43 calories.
Does pineapple or blackberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.