Pineapple vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and ginger:
- Ginger has 66% less sugar than pineapple.
- Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Pineapple has 287.7 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and pineapple has 85% less calories than ginger - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:95:2 and for ginger, 10:80:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 80% |
| Fat | 2% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 82% less carbohydrates than ginger - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 907% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger has 66% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pineapple has 287.7 times less saturated fat than ginger - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 67 times more Vitamin C than ginger - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both pineapple and ginger contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Pineapple | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 777% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 67 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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, both pineapple and ginger contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Pineapple | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 18 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 0.706 G |
Customize your serving size
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and pineapple has 90% less calories than ginger - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does pineapple or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 80% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 780% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does pineapple or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 67 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does pineapple or ginger contain more potassium?
Ginger is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.