Pineapple vs. Yellow Corn

Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Cooked Yellow Corn


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

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

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

  • Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Yellow corn has 54% less sugar than pineapple.
  • Yellow corn has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pineapple and yellow corn 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pineapple has 48% less calories than yellow corn - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:95:2 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pineapple Yellow Corn
Protein 4% 12%
Carbohydrates 95% 76%
Fat 2% 12%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pineapple has 37% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Yellow corn 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 yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Yellow corn has 54% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Yellow corn has 531% more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pineapple and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 769% more Vitamin C than yellow corn - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pineapple and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Pineapple and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pineapple and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Yellow corn has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both pineapple and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Pineapple Yellow Corn
Thiamin 0.079 MG 0.093 MG
Riboflavin 0.032 MG 0.057 MG
Niacin 0.5 MG 1.683 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.213 MG 0.792 MG
Vitamin B6 0.112 MG 0.139 MG
Folate 18 UG 23 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pineapple has 333% more calcium than yellow corn - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Pineapple and yellow corn contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.

potassium

Yellow corn is a great source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg 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 yellow corn contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Pineapple Yellow Corn
beta-carotene 35 UG 66 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 23 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 906 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Pineapple Yellow Corn
alpha linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.018 G
Total 0.017 G 0.018 G

omega 6s

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

Pineapple Yellow Corn
linoleic acid 0.023 G 0.586 G
Total 0.023 G 0.586 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Pineapple or Yellow Corn .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pineapple has 50% less calories than yellow corn - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.

Does pineapple or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple has 40% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.