Pineapple vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and chicken:
- Chicken has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pineapple contains more folate.
- Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Pineapple has 344.5 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Pineapple has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and pineapple has 74% less calories than chicken - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | ~ |
| Fat | 2% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pineapple has more dietary fiber than chicken - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 42 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pineapple has 344.5 times less saturated fat than chicken - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and pineapple are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pineapple has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pineapple contains more folate. Both pineapple and chicken contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Pineapple | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple and chicken contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken has 221% more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and it has 521% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and DPA than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.031 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 1.838 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.
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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 chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and pineapple has 70% less calories than chicken - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is pineapple or chicken better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 42 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does pineapple or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken has fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does pineapple or chicken contain more potassium?
Chicken is a rich source of potassium and it has 520% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.