Orange Juice vs. Pineapple Juice
Nutrition comparison of Orange 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
orange juice
versus
pineapple juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and pineapple juice:
- Orange juice has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, pineapple juice contains more Vitamin B6.
- Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is lighter in carbs and similar to pineapple juice for protein and fat. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 95% |
| Fat | 4% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Orange juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of protein - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange juice and pineapple juice are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 400% more Vitamin C than pineapple juice - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange juice has more Vitamin A than pineapple juice - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Orange juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Orange juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Orange juice has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, pineapple juice contains more Vitamin B6. Both orange juice and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Orange Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Orange juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of iron - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Orange juice has 54% more potassium than pineapple juice - orange juice has 200mg 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,
| Orange Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange juice and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Orange Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange juice and pineapple juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange Juice | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.024 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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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% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does orange juice or pineapple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
Does orange juice or pineapple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.