Pineapple vs. Ginger

Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Ginger


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

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

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

  • Ginger has 66% less sugar than pineapple.
  • Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Ginger is a great source of protein.
  • Ginger is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Pineapple has 287.7 times less saturated fat than ginger.
  • Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pineapple and ginger 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 Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Ginger is high in calories and pineapple has 85% less calories than ginger - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:95:2 and for ginger, 10:80:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pineapple Ginger
Protein 4% 10%
Carbohydrates 95% 80%
Fat 2% 11%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Ginger is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 82% less carbohydrates than ginger - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 907% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Ginger has 66% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.

Protein

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Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pineapple has 287.7 times less saturated fat than ginger - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 67 times more Vitamin C than ginger - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pineapple and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

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

Vitamin K

Pineapple and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Pineapple Ginger
Thiamin 0.079 MG 0.046 MG
Riboflavin 0.032 MG 0.17 MG
Niacin 0.5 MG 9.62 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.213 MG 0.477 MG
Vitamin B6 0.112 MG 0.626 MG
Folate 18 UG 13 UG

Minerals

calcium

Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 777% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.

iron

Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 67 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.

potassium

Ginger is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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, both pineapple and ginger contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Pineapple Ginger
beta-carotene 35 UG 18 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Pineapple Ginger
alpha linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.223 G
Total 0.017 G 0.223 G

omega 6s

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

Pineapple Ginger
linoleic acid 0.023 G 0.706 G
Total 0.023 G 0.706 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?
Ginger is high in calories and pineapple has 90% less calories than ginger - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.

Does pineapple or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 80% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.

Does pineapple or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 780% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.

Does pineapple or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 67 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.

Does pineapple or ginger contain more potassium?
Ginger is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.