Pineapple vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and tumeric:
- Pineapple has 203.2 times less saturated fat than tumeric.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Tumeric has 67% less sugar than pineapple.
- Tumeric has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Tumeric is a great source of protein.
- Tumeric is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tumeric is high in calories and pineapple has 84% less calories than tumeric - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and tumeric has 312 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tumeric per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for tumeric, 12:79:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 79% |
| Fat | 2% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tumeric is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 80% less carbohydrates than tumeric - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tumeric is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 15 times more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tumeric has 67% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and tumeric has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tumeric is a great source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and tumeric has 9.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pineapple has 203.2 times less saturated fat than tumeric - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and pineapple are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 67 times more Vitamin C than tumeric - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and tumeric contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has 220 times more Vitamin E than pineapple - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and tumeric contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Tumeric has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both pineapple and tumeric contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tumeric is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Tumeric is an excellent source of iron and it has 188 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
potassium
Tumeric is an excellent source of potassium and it has 18 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tumeric has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.084 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.084 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tumeric has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.672 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.081 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 0.753 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.
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or tumeric contain more calories in 100 grams?Tumeric is high in calories and pineapple has 80% less calories than tumeric - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and tumeric has 312 calories.
Does pineapple or tumeric have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tumeric is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 80% fewer carbohydrates than tumeric - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or tumeric contain more calcium?
Tumeric is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
Does pineapple or tumeric contain more iron?
Tumeric is an abundant source of iron and it has 188 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron in 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
Does pineapple or tumeric contain more potassium?
Tumeric is a rich source of potassium and it has 18 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.