Cranberry Juice vs. Pineapple Juice

Nutrition comparison of Cranberry 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 cranberry juice versus pineapple juice (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Pineapple juice has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cranberry juice and pineapple juice 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: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

calories

Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 53 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cranberry juice is similar to pineapple juice for protein, carbs and fat. Cranberry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cranberry Juice Pineapple Juice
Protein 3% 3%
Carbohydrates 95% 95%
Fat 2% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - cranberry juice has 12.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of protein - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cranberry juice has 5.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Cranberry Juice Pineapple Juice
Thiamin 0.009 MG 0.058 MG
Riboflavin 0.018 MG 0.021 MG
Niacin 0.091 MG 0.199 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.056 MG
Vitamin B6 0.052 MG 0.1 MG
Folate 1 UG 18 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of iron - cranberry juice has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.

potassium

Pineapple juice has 69% more potassium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 77mg 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,

Cranberry Juice Pineapple Juice
beta-carotene 27 UG 3 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 68 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Cranberry Juice Pineapple Juice
alpha linoleic acid 0.028 G 0.018 G
Total 0.028 G 0.018 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Cranberry Juice Pineapple Juice
linoleic acid 0.042 G 0.024 G
Total 0.042 G 0.024 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: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .

Cranberry Juice 253g

( cup )
Daily Values (%)

Pineapple Juice 250g

( cup )
116KCAL 6%
calories 15%
133KCAL 7%
31G 12%
carbohydrates 3%
32G 13%
0.25G 1%
dietary fiber 100%
0.5G 2%
31G 24% sugar 25G
0.33G 1%
10% total fat
0.3G 1%
0.03G 0.1%
50% saturated fat
0.02G 0.1%
0.06G 50% monounsaturated fat 0.04G
0.18G 64% polyunsaturated fat 0.11G
5.1MG 0.3%
2% sodium
5MG 0.3%
Vitamins and Minerals
5.1UG 1%
>999% Vitamin A
24MG 31%
Vitamin C 4%
25MG 33%
20MG 2%
calcium 65%
33MG 3%
0.63MG 4%
iron 24%
0.78MG 4%
15MG 5%
magnesium 100%
30MG 10%
195MG 9%
potassium 67%
325MG 14%
0.02MG 2%
thiamin (Vit B1) 647%
0.15MG 13%
0.05MG 4%
riboflavin (Vit B2)
0.05MG 5%
0.23MG 2%
niacin (Vit B3) 117%
0.5MG 4%
0.13MG 10%
Vitamin B6 92%
0.25MG 19%
pantothenic acid (Vit B5) >999%
0.14MG 3%
2.5UG 1%
folate (Vit B9) >999%
45UG 11%
3MG 20%
>999% Vitamin E
0.05MG 0.3%
13UG 14%
>999% Vitamin K
0.75UG 1%
0.99G 2%
10% protein
0.9G 2%
8.3MG 2%
choline
8.3MG 2%
0.14MG 12%
copper 21%
0.17MG 14%
manganese >999%
1.3MG 70%
33MG 5%
65% phosphorus
20MG 3%
0.25UG 1%
selenium
0.25UG 1%
0.25MG 3%
zinc 12%
0.28MG 3%
220G 2% Water 216G


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

FAQ

Does cranberry juice or pineapple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories in 100g and pineapple juice has 53 calories.

Does cranberry juice or pineapple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cranberry juice and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbs for 100g and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.