Pineapple vs. Mint

Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Mint


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

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

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

  • Both pineapple and mint are high in Vitamin C.
  • Mint has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
  • Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pineapple and mint 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pineapple and mint contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to mint per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:95:2 and for mint, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pineapple Mint
Protein 4% 18%
Carbohydrates 95% 72%
Fat 2% 10%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pineapple and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Mint is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 471% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Mint has less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Mint has 594% more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pineapple and mint are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both pineapple and mint are high in Vitamin C. Pineapple has 50% more Vitamin C than mint - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 69 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Pineapple and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

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

The B Vitamins

Mint has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both pineapple and mint contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Pineapple Mint
Thiamin 0.079 MG 0.082 MG
Riboflavin 0.032 MG 0.266 MG
Niacin 0.5 MG 1.706 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.213 MG 0.338 MG
Vitamin B6 0.112 MG 0.129 MG
Folate 18 UG 114 UG

Minerals

calcium

Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.

iron

Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.

potassium

Mint is an excellent source of potassium and it has 422% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg 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,

Pineapple Mint
luteolin 0.01 mg 12.66 mg
myricetin 0.01 mg ~
Quercetin 0.14 mg ~
apigenin ~ 5.39 mg

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.

Pineapple Mint
alpha linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.435 G
Total 0.017 G 0.435 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mint has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.

Pineapple Mint
linoleic acid 0.023 G 0.069 G
Total 0.023 G 0.069 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 Pineapple or Mint .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pineapple and mint contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.

Does pineapple or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.

Does pineapple or mint contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.

Does pineapple or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.

Does pineapple or mint contain more potassium?
Mint is a rich source of potassium and it has 420% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.