Pineapple vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and spirulina:
- Pineapple has 293.4 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Spirulina has 69% less sugar than pineapple.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than pineapple.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and pineapple has 83% less calories than spirulina - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 25% |
| Fat | 2% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple has 45% less carbohydrates than spirulina - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 157% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spirulina has 69% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 105 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pineapple has 293.4 times less saturated fat than spirulina - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 373% more Vitamin C than spirulina - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has 867% more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than pineapple - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has 35 times more Vitamin K than pineapple - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 823% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 97 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
potassium
Spirulina is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.823 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.823 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 1.254 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% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and pineapple has 80% less calories than spirulina - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.
Is pineapple or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 105 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Does pineapple or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple has 50% fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or spirulina contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 820% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
Does pineapple or spirulina contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 97 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
Does pineapple or spirulina contain more potassium?
Spirulina is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.