Olives vs. Pineapple

Nutrition comparison of Olives and Pineapple


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

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

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

  • Olive has 54% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
  • Olive is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
  • Pineapple has 252.2 times less saturated fat than olive.
  • Pineapple has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of olives 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: Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) 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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Olive is high in calories and pineapple has 57% less calories than olive - olive has 116 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, olives is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to pineapple for protein. Olives has a macronutrient ratio of 3:19:78 and for pineapple, 4:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Olives Pineapple
Protein 3% 4%
Carbohydrates 19% 95%
Fat 78% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Olive has 54% less carbohydrates than pineapple - olive has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Olives and pineapple contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - olive has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Olive has less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Olives and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - olive has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pineapple has 252.2 times less saturated fat than olive - olive has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 52 times more Vitamin C than olive - olive has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Olives and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - olive has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Olive has 81 times more Vitamin E than pineapple - olive has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Olives and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - olive has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Pineapple has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Olives Pineapple
Thiamin 0.003 MG 0.079 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.032 MG
Niacin 0.037 MG 0.5 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.015 MG 0.213 MG
Vitamin B6 0.009 MG 0.112 MG
Folate ~ 18 UG

Minerals

calcium

Olive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 577% more calcium than pineapple - olive has 88mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Olive is an excellent source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than pineapple - olive has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.

potassium

Pineapple has 12 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg 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,

Olives Pineapple
luteolin 2.8 mg 0.01 mg
myricetin ~ 0.01 mg
Quercetin ~ 0.14 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,

Olives Pineapple
beta-carotene 198 UG 35 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 510 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, olive has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.

Olives Pineapple
other omega 6 0.055 G ~
linoleic acid 0.629 G 0.023 G
Total 0.684 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 Olives or Pineapple .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .

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FAQ

Does olives or pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?
Olive is high in calories and pineapple has 60% less calories than olive - olive has 116 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.

Does olives or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, olive has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - olive has 6g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.

Does olives or pineapple contain more calcium?
Olive is a rich source of calcium and it has 580% more calcium than pineapple - olive has 88mg of calcium in 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.

Does olives or pineapple contain more iron?
Olive is an abundant source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than pineapple - olive has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.