Pineapple vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and yellow corn:
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Yellow corn has 54% less sugar than pineapple.
- Yellow corn has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple has 48% less calories than yellow corn - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 76% |
| Fat | 2% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple has 37% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 71% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn has 54% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 531% more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 769% more Vitamin C than yellow corn - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both pineapple and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple has 333% more calcium than yellow corn - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and yellow corn contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow corn is a great source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg 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 yellow corn contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Pineapple | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pineapple and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pineapple | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
Pineapple g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Cooked Yellow Corn g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple has 50% less calories than yellow corn - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does pineapple or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple has 40% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.