Apple vs. Pineapple Juice

Nutrition comparison of Apple and Pineapple Juice


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of apple versus pineapple juice (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and pineapple juice:

  • Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Pineapple juice has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple and pineapple juice is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pineapple juice and apple contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple juice has 53 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple is similar to pineapple juice for protein, carbs and fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Pineapple Juice
Protein 2% 3%
Carbohydrates 95% 95%
Fat 3% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pineapple juice and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple juice has 12.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 11 times more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pineapple juice and apple contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple juice has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Pineapple juice and apple contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pineapple juice and apple are low in saturated fat - pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pineapple juice has 117% more Vitamin C than apple - pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Apple and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Pineapple juice and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pineapple juice and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Pineapple juice has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Apple Pineapple Juice
Thiamin 0.017 MG 0.058 MG
Riboflavin 0.026 MG 0.021 MG
Niacin 0.091 MG 0.199 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.061 MG 0.056 MG
Vitamin B6 0.041 MG 0.1 MG
Folate 3 UG 18 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pineapple juice and apple contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Pineapple juice and apple contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Pineapple juice and apple contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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,

Apple Pineapple Juice
beta-carotene 27 UG 3 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 29 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Apple Pineapple Juice
alpha linoleic acid 0.009 G 0.018 G
Total 0.009 G 0.018 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple and pineapple juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Apple Pineapple Juice
linoleic acid 0.043 G 0.024 G
Total 0.043 G 0.024 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Apple or Pineapple Juice .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple juice or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pineapple juice and apple contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple juice has 53 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.

Does pineapple juice or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple juice and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.