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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon and pineapple 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 (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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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 10:84:6 and for pineapple, 4:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon Pineapple
Protein 10% 4%
Carbohydrates 84% 95%
Fat 6% 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 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 or Pineapple .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .

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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.