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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon juice and pineapple juice 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: 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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 5:89:6 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 89% 95%
Fat 6% 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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Lemon juice or Pineapple Juice .

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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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.