Pineapple vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and carrots:
- Carrot has 52% less sugar than pineapple.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for carrots, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 100% |
| Fat | 2% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot has 52% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and carrots are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 710% more Vitamin C than carrot - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 277 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both pineapple and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 154% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 194% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 carrots contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Pineapple | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.01 mg | 0.11 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.14 mg | 0.21 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.24 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 | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.023 G | 0.1 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.
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does pineapple or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.