Pineapple vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and pistachio:
- Pineapple has 54% less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pistachio is high in calories and pineapple has 91% less calories than pistachio - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and pistachio has 572 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 19% |
| Fat | 2% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple has 54% less carbohydrates than pistachio - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and pistachio has 28.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 636% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple and pistachio contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and pistachio has 7.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 37 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and pistachio has 21.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and pineapple has 100% less saturated fat than pistachio - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 14 times more Vitamin C than pistachio - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 107 times more Vitamin E than pineapple - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 723% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and pistachio has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and pistachio has 4mg of iron.
potassium
Pistachio is an excellent source of potassium and it has 824% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and pistachio has 1007mg 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 | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 159 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1160 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.212 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 13.125 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 13.13 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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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or pistachio contain more calories in 100 grams?Pistachio is high in calories and pineapple has 90% less calories than pistachio - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and pistachio has 572 calories.
Does pineapple or pistachio have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and pistachio has 28.3g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or pistachio contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 720% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and pistachio has 107mg of calcium.
Does pineapple or pistachio contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron in 100 grams and pistachio has 4mg of iron.
Does pineapple or pistachio contain more potassium?
Pistachio is a rich source of potassium and it has 820% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and pistachio has 1007mg of potassium.