Pineapple vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and strawberries:
- Both strawberries and pineapple are high in Vitamin C.
- Pineapple has more beta-carotene than strawberry, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pineapple.
- Pineapple has more thiamin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to strawberries for protein. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 85% |
| Fat | 2% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has 43% more dietary fiber than pineapple - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberry has 50% less sugar than pineapple - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and pineapple are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and pineapple are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 23% more Vitamin C than pineapple - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin and Vitamin B6. Both pineapple and strawberries contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Pineapple | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and pineapple contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and pineapple contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberry has 40% more potassium than pineapple - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both pineapple and strawberries contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Pineapple | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.14 mg | 1.11 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.5 mg |
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 has more beta-carotene than strawberry per 100 grams, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 0.09 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.
Does strawberries or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.