Orange Juice vs. Pineapple

Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Pineapple


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

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

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

  • Both orange juice and pineapple are high in Vitamin C.
  • Pineapple has more Vitamin B6.
Detailed nutritional comparison of orange juice 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: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) 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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Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is lighter in carbs and similar to pineapple for protein and fat. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Orange Juice Pineapple
Protein 6% 4%
Carbohydrates 90% 94%
Fat 4% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pineapple has 600% more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of sugar - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both orange juice and pineapple are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both orange juice and pineapple are high in Vitamin C. Orange juice has a little more Vitamin C (5%) than pineapple by weight - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Orange Juice Pineapple
Thiamin 0.09 MG 0.079 MG
Riboflavin 0.03 MG 0.032 MG
Niacin 0.4 MG 0.5 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.19 MG 0.213 MG
Vitamin B6 0.04 MG 0.112 MG
Folate 30 UG 18 UG

Minerals

calcium

Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of calcium - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of iron - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.

potassium

Orange juice has 83% more potassium than pineapple - orange juice has 200mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg 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 orange juice and pineapple contain significant amounts of quercetin.

Orange Juice Pineapple
myricetin 0.05 mg 0.01 mg
Quercetin 0.25 mg 0.14 mg
luteolin ~ 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 orange juice and pineapple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Orange Juice Pineapple
beta-carotene 33 UG 35 UG
alpha-carotene 6 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 115 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Orange Juice Pineapple
alpha linoleic acid 0.011 G 0.017 G
Total 0.011 G 0.017 G

omega 6s

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

Orange Juice Pineapple
linoleic acid 0.029 G 0.023 G
Total 0.029 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.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .

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FAQ

Does orange juice or pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?
Orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.

Does orange juice or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.