Banana vs. Pineapple Juice
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Pineapple Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
pineapple juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and pineapple juice:
- Banana has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple juice has 40% less calories than banana - pineapple juice has 53 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is similar to pineapple juice for protein, carbs and fat. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 95% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple juice has 44% less carbohydrates than banana - pineapple juice has 12.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple juice and banana contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple juice has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple juice and banana contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple juice and banana are low in saturated fat - pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple juice and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Banana and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - banana has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple juice and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple juice and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both banana and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Banana | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple juice has 160% more calcium than banana - pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple juice and banana contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 175% more potassium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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,
| Banana | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both banana and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Banana | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both banana and pineapple juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Banana | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.024 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: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple juice or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple juice has 40% less calories than banana - pineapple juice has 53 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does pineapple juice or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple juice has 40% fewer carbohydrates than banana - pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple juice or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.