Blueberry vs. Pineapple

Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Pineapple


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

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

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

  • Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Pineapple has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of blueberry and pineapple 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: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is similar to pineapple for protein, carbs and fat. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Blueberry Pineapple
Protein 5% 4%
Carbohydrates 91% 94%
Fat 5% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 71% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 393% more Vitamin C than blueberry - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Blueberry Pineapple
Thiamin 0.037 MG 0.079 MG
Riboflavin 0.041 MG 0.032 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 0.5 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.124 MG 0.213 MG
Vitamin B6 0.052 MG 0.112 MG
Folate 6 UG 18 UG

Minerals

calcium

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

iron

Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.

potassium

Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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 blueberry and pineapple contain small amounts of luteolin.

Blueberry Pineapple
luteolin 0.2 mg 0.01 mg
kaempferol 1.66 mg ~
myricetin 1.3 mg 0.01 mg
Quercetin 7.67 mg 0.14 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, both blueberry and pineapple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Blueberry Pineapple
beta-carotene 32 UG 35 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 80 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Blueberry Pineapple
alpha linoleic acid 0.058 G 0.017 G
Total 0.058 G 0.017 G

omega 6s

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

Blueberry Pineapple
linoleic acid 0.088 G 0.023 G
Total 0.088 G 0.023 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: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.

Does pineapple or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.