Pineapple Juice vs. Beets

Nutrition comparison of Pineapple Juice and Beets


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

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

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

  • Beet has more pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Beet is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pineapple juice and beets 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: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Beets and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 53 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pineapple juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to beets for fat. Pineapple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for beets, 14:83:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pineapple Juice Beets
Protein 3% 14%
Carbohydrates 95% 83%
Fat 2% 3%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Beets and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Beets and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Beets and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of protein - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pineapple juice has 104% more Vitamin C than beet - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Beets and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Beets and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Beets and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Pineapple Juice Beets
Thiamin 0.058 MG 0.031 MG
Riboflavin 0.021 MG 0.04 MG
Niacin 0.199 MG 0.334 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.056 MG 0.155 MG
Vitamin B6 0.1 MG 0.067 MG
Folate 18 UG 109 UG

Minerals

calcium

Beets and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Beet has 158% more iron than pineapple juice - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.

potassium

Beet is an excellent source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than pineapple juice - beet has 325mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 130mg 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, both pineapple juice and beets contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Pineapple Juice Beets
beta-carotene 3 UG 20 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple juice has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beet per 100 grams.

Pineapple Juice Beets
alpha linoleic acid 0.018 G 0.005 G
Total 0.018 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beet has more linoleic acid than pineapple juice per 100 grams.

Pineapple Juice Beets
linoleic acid 0.024 G 0.055 G
Total 0.024 G 0.055 G



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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 Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Beets (Beets, raw) .

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FAQ

Does beets or pineapple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Beets and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories in 100g and pineapple juice has 53 calories.

Does beets or pineapple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beets and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.

Does beets or pineapple juice contain more potassium?
Beet is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than pineapple juice - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium.