Pineapple vs. Pineapple Juice

Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Pineapple Juice


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

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

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

  • Pineapple has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pineapple and pineapple juice 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pineapple and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 53 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is similar to pineapple juice for protein, carbs and fat. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pineapple Pineapple Juice
Protein 4% 3%
Carbohydrates 94% 95%
Fat 2% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pineapple and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pineapple has 600% more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pineapple and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Pineapple and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 378% more Vitamin C than pineapple juice - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pineapple and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

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

Vitamin K

Pineapple and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Pineapple Pineapple Juice
Thiamin 0.079 MG 0.058 MG
Riboflavin 0.032 MG 0.021 MG
Niacin 0.5 MG 0.199 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.213 MG 0.056 MG
Vitamin B6 0.112 MG 0.1 MG
Folate 18 UG 18 UG

Minerals

calcium

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

iron

Pineapple and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.

potassium

Pineapple and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 130mg 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,

Pineapple Pineapple Juice
beta-carotene 35 UG 3 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Pineapple Pineapple Juice
alpha linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.018 G
Total 0.017 G 0.018 G

omega 6s

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

Pineapple Pineapple Juice
linoleic acid 0.023 G 0.024 G
Total 0.023 G 0.024 G



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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 Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple or pineapple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pineapple and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and pineapple juice has 53 calories.

Does pineapple or pineapple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.

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