Lemon Zest vs. Pineapple

Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest and Pineapple


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon zest and pineapple:

  • Both lemon zest and pineapple are high in Vitamin C.
  • Lemon zest has 58% less sugar than pineapple.
  • Lemon zest has more riboflavin.
  • Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon zest 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 Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lemon zest and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is heavier in protein and similar to pineapple for carbs and fat. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 9:91:0 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon Zest Pineapple
Protein 9% 4%
Carbohydrates 91% 94%
Fat ~ 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lemon zest and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lemon zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 657% more dietary fiber than pineapple - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon zest has 58% less sugar than pineapple - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Lemon zest and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lemon zest and pineapple are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lemon zest and pineapple are high in Vitamin C. Lemon zest has 170% more Vitamin C than pineapple - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Lemon zest and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lemon zest and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pineapple and lemon zest contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Lemon zest has more riboflavin. Both lemon zest and pineapple contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Lemon Zest Pineapple
Thiamin 0.06 MG 0.079 MG
Riboflavin 0.08 MG 0.032 MG
Niacin 0.4 MG 0.5 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.319 MG 0.213 MG
Vitamin B6 0.172 MG 0.112 MG
Folate 13 UG 18 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 931% more calcium than pineapple - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Lemon zest has 176% more iron than pineapple - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.

potassium

Lemon zest has 47% more potassium than pineapple - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg 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,

Lemon Zest Pineapple
beta-carotene 7 UG 35 UG
alpha-carotene 1 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 18 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Lemon Zest 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 zest has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.

Lemon Zest Pineapple
linoleic acid 0.063 G 0.023 G
Total 0.063 G 0.023 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: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .

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FAQ

Does lemon zest or pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon zest and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.

Does lemon zest or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon zest and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.

Does lemon zest or pineapple contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 930% more calcium than pineapple - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.