Greek Yogurt vs. Pineapple

Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Pineapple

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

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

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

  • Greek yogurt has 64% less sugar than pineapple.
  • Greek yogurt has 70% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
  • Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, pineapple contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than pineapple.
  • Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
  • Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Pineapple has 135.6 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt.
  • Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of greek yogurt 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: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Pineapple has 32% less calories than greek yogurt - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pineapple per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Greek Yogurt Pineapple
Protein 55% 4%
Carbohydrates 22% 94%
Fat 24% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Greek yogurt has 70% less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pineapple has more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Greek yogurt has 64% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pineapple has 135.6 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both greek yogurt and pineapple are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Pineapple has less cholesterol than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 58 times more Vitamin C than greek yogurt - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Pineapple and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pineapple and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, pineapple contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both greek yogurt and pineapple contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.

Greek Yogurt Pineapple
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.079 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.032 MG
Niacin 0.197 MG 0.5 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.47 MG 0.213 MG
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG 0.112 MG
Folate 12 UG 18 UG
Vitamin B12 0.52 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 785% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.

iron

Pineapple and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.

potassium

Pineapple and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg 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,

Greek Yogurt Pineapple
beta-carotene 6 UG 35 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 1 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Greek Yogurt Pineapple
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.017 G
Total 0.007 G 0.017 G

omega 6s

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

Greek Yogurt Pineapple
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.023 G
Total 0.067 G 0.023 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: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple or greek yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pineapple has 30% less calories than greek yogurt - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

Is pineapple or greek yogurt better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Does pineapple or greek yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, greek yogurt has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

Does pineapple or greek yogurt contain more calcium?
Greek yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 790% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.