Lemon juice vs. Pineapple Juice
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Pineapple Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
pineapple juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and pineapple juice:
- Lemon juice has 58% less calories than pineapple juice.
- Lemon juice has 75% less sugar than pineapple juice.
- Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pineapple juice has more thiamin, however, lemon juice contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, 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
Lemon juice has 58% less calories than pineapple juice - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to pineapple juice for protein. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 95% |
| Fat | 7% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice has 75% less sugar than pineapple juice - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and pineapple juice are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 287% more Vitamin C than pineapple juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple juice and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple juice has 1.5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple juice and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple juice has more thiamin, however, lemon juice contains more pantothenic acid. Both lemon juice and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon juice has 103mg 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 lemon juice and pineapple juice contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Lemon juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon juice and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon juice and pineapple juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.012 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: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, 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% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or pineapple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice has 60% less calories than pineapple juice - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
Does lemon juice or pineapple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.