Apple vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and pineapple:
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple and apple contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is similar to pineapple for protein, carbs and fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 94% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 71% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple and apple contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and apple contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and apple are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 939% more Vitamin C than apple - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple and pineapple contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Apple | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple and apple contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and apple contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple and apple contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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, both apple and pineapple contain small amounts of luteolin.
| Apple | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.12 mg | 0.01 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.14 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 4.01 mg | 0.14 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.01 mg |
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, both apple and pineapple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Apple | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 35 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple and pineapple contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple and pineapple contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.023 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.
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 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 pineapple or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple and apple contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does pineapple or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.