Cranberry vs. Pineapple

Nutrition comparison of Cranberry and Pineapple


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cranberry versus pineapple (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cranberry and pineapple:

  • Both pineapple and cranberry are high in Vitamin C.
  • Cranberry has 57% less sugar than pineapple.
  • Cranberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
  • Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cranberry and pineapple is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cranberry (Cranberries, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pineapple and cranberry contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and cranberry has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cranberry is similar to pineapple for protein, carbs and fat. Cranberry has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for pineapple, 4:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cranberry Pineapple
Protein 4% 4%
Carbohydrates 94% 95%
Fat 2% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pineapple and cranberry contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cranberry has 12g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Cranberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 157% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cranberry has 3.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cranberry has 57% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cranberry has 4.3g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Pineapple and cranberry contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and cranberry has 0.46g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pineapple and cranberry are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cranberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both pineapple and cranberry are high in Vitamin C. Pineapple has 241% more Vitamin C than cranberry - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cranberry has 14mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pineapple and cranberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cranberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Pineapple and cranberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cranberry has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pineapple and cranberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cranberry has 5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cranberry and pineapple contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Cranberry Pineapple
Thiamin 0.012 MG 0.079 MG
Riboflavin 0.02 MG 0.032 MG
Niacin 0.101 MG 0.5 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.295 MG 0.213 MG
Vitamin B6 0.057 MG 0.112 MG
Folate 1 UG 18 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pineapple and cranberry contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and cranberry has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Pineapple and cranberry contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and cranberry has 0.23mg of iron.

potassium

Pineapple and cranberry contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and cranberry has 80mg 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,

Cranberry Pineapple
kaempferol 0.12 mg ~
myricetin 6.63 mg 0.01 mg
Quercetin 14.84 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, both cranberry and pineapple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Cranberry Pineapple
beta-carotene 38 UG 35 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 91 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both cranberry and pineapple contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Cranberry Pineapple
alpha linoleic acid 0.022 G 0.017 G
Total 0.022 G 0.017 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cranberry and pineapple contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Cranberry 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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cranberry or Pineapple .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cranberry (Cranberries, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple or cranberry contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pineapple and cranberry contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and cranberry has 46 calories.

Does pineapple or cranberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and cranberry contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and cranberry has 12g of carbohydrates.