Peach vs. Pineapple

Nutrition comparison of Peach and Pineapple


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

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

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

  • Pineapple has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of peach 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: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Pineapple and peach contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, peach is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pineapple per calorie. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:6 and for pineapple, 4:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Peach Pineapple
Protein 8% 4%
Carbohydrates 87% 95%
Fat 6% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pineapple and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pineapple and peach contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

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

Protein

protein

Pineapple and peach contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pineapple and peach are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than peach - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Peach has 700% more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

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

Vitamin K

Pineapple and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Peach Pineapple
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.079 MG
Riboflavin 0.031 MG 0.032 MG
Niacin 0.806 MG 0.5 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.153 MG 0.213 MG
Vitamin B6 0.025 MG 0.112 MG
Folate 6 UG 18 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pineapple has 225% more calcium than peach - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.

iron

Pineapple and peach contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.

potassium

Pineapple and peach contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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,

Peach Pineapple
beta-carotene 224 UG 35 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 132 UG ~



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 Peach or Pineapple .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .

Peach 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Pineapple 100g

( 100 g )
42KCAL 2%
calories 19%
50KCAL 3%
10G 4%
carbohydrates 30%
13G 5%
1.5G 6%
7% dietary fiber
1.4G 6%
sugar >999% 9.9G
0.27G 0.4%
125% total fat
0.12G 0.2%
saturated fat >999%
0.01G 0.1%
monounsaturated fat >999% 0.01G
polyunsaturated fat >999% 0.04G
13MG 1%
>999% sodium
1MG 0.1%
Vitamins and Minerals
24UG 3%
700% Vitamin A
3UG 0.4%
4.1MG 6%
Vitamin C >999%
48MG 64%
4MG 0.4%
calcium 225%
13MG 1%
0.34MG 2%
17% iron
0.29MG 2%
8MG 3%
magnesium 50%
12MG 4%
122MG 5%
12% potassium
109MG 5%
0.02MG 2%
thiamin (Vit B1) 299%
0.08MG 7%
0.03MG 3%
riboflavin (Vit B2)
0.03MG 3%
0.81MG 6%
62% niacin (Vit B3)
0.5MG 4%
0.03MG 2%
Vitamin B6 266%
0.11MG 9%
0.15MG 3%
pantothenic acid (Vit B5) 40%
0.21MG 4%
6UG 2%
folate (Vit B9) 200%
18UG 5%
Vitamin E >999%
0.02MG 0.1%
3UG 3%
329% Vitamin K
0.7UG 1%
0.91G 2%
69% protein
0.54G 1%
choline >999%
5.5MG 1%
0.08MG 7%
copper 37%
0.11MG 9%
0.03MG 1%
manganese >999%
0.93MG 52%
22MG 3%
175% phosphorus
8MG 1%
2.1UG 4%
>999% selenium
0.1UG 0.2%
0.23MG 3%
92% zinc
0.12MG 2%
88G 2% Water 86G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat.

FAQ

Does pineapple or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pineapple and peach contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.

Does pineapple or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.