Pineapple vs. Chia Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Chia Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
chia seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and chia seeds:
- Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, pineapple contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Chia seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Pineapple has 369 times less saturated fat than chia seed.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chia seed is high in calories and pineapple has 90% less calories than chia seed - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and chia seed has 486 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chia seeds per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for chia seeds, 13:33:54 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 33% |
| Fat | 2% | 54% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chia seed is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 69% less carbohydrates than chia seed - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chia seed has 42.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chia seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 23 times more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chia seed has less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chia seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 29 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and chia seed has 16.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pineapple has 369 times less saturated fat than chia seed - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and pineapple are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 28 times more Vitamin C than chia seed - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and chia seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and chia seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and chia seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, pineapple contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pineapple | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 8.83 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 18 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chia seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 47 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and chia seed has 631mg of calcium.
iron
Chia seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 25 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and chia seed has 7.7mg of iron.
potassium
Chia seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 273% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and chia seed has 407mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chia seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 17.83 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 17.83 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chia seed has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 5.835 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 5.928 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 Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or chia seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Chia seed is high in calories and pineapple has 90% less calories than chia seed - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and chia seed has 486 calories.
Does pineapple or chia seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chia seed is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chia seed - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and chia seed has 42.1g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or chia seeds contain more calcium?
Chia seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 47 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and chia seed has 631mg of calcium.
Does pineapple or chia seeds contain more iron?
Chia seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 25 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron in 100 grams and chia seed has 7.7mg of iron.
Does pineapple or chia seeds contain more potassium?
Chia seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and chia seed has 407mg of potassium.