Pineapple vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and green bean:
- Both pineapple and green bean are high in Vitamin C.
- Green bean has 67% less sugar than pineapple.
- Green bean has more riboflavin.
- Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and green bean has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to green bean for fat. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 76% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Green bean has 47% less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 93% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Green bean has 67% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and green bean has 3.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and green bean are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both pineapple and green bean are high in Vitamin C. Pineapple has 292% more Vitamin C than green bean - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Green bean has 10 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and green bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has 60 times more Vitamin K than pineapple - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more riboflavin. Both pineapple and green bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean has 185% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and green bean has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 255% more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and green bean has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Green bean is a great source of potassium and it has 94% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and green bean has 211mg 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, both pineapple and green bean contain small amounts of luteolin and myricetin.
| Pineapple | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.01 mg | 0.13 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.14 mg | 2.73 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.45 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,
| Pineapple | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 379 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 69 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 640 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, green bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.069 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pineapple and green bean contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pineapple | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 0.044 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 Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or green bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and green bean has 31 calories.
Does pineapple or green bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, green bean has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.