Pineapple vs. Ginger Root

Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Ginger Root


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

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

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

  • Ginger root has 4.7 times less sugar than pineapple.
  • Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Pineapple has more thiamin.
  • Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pineapple and ginger root 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 (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Pineapple has 38% less calories than ginger root - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to ginger root for fat. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pineapple Ginger Root
Protein 4% ~
Carbohydrates 94% 100%
Fat 2% ~
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Ginger root has 43% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Ginger root has 4.7 times less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pineapple and ginger root are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 856% more Vitamin C than ginger root - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Pineapple Ginger Root
Thiamin 0.079 MG 0.025 MG
Riboflavin 0.032 MG 0.034 MG
Niacin 0.5 MG 0.75 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.213 MG 0.203 MG
Vitamin B6 0.112 MG 0.16 MG
Folate 18 UG 11 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.

iron

Pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.

potassium

Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 281% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Pineapple Ginger Root
alpha linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.034 G
Total 0.017 G 0.034 G

omega 6s

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

Pineapple Ginger Root
linoleic acid 0.023 G 0.12 G
Total 0.023 G 0.12 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 (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple or ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pineapple has 40% less calories than ginger root - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.

Does pineapple or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and ginger root contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.

Does pineapple or ginger root contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 280% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.