Lemon vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and pineapple:
- Both lemon and pineapple are high in Vitamin C.
- Lemon has 75% less sugar than pineapple.
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Pineapple has more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon has 42% less calories than pineapple - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pineapple per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:83:7 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 94% |
| Fat | 7% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than pineapple - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon has 75% less sugar than pineapple - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and pineapple are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and pineapple are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 11% more Vitamin C than pineapple - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more niacin. Both lemon and pineapple contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 100% more calcium than pineapple - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and pineapple contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and pineapple contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg 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,
| Lemon | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 0.01 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.14 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,
| Lemon | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 35 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon and pineapple contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lemon has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.023 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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5% | calories | 5% |
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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% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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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% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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 or pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon has 40% less calories than pineapple - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.
Does lemon or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.