Yogurt vs. Pineapple

Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Pineapple


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

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

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

  • Pineapple has 231.8 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
  • Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, yogurt contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
  • Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Yogurt has 53% less sugar than pineapple.
  • Yogurt has 64% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
  • Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of 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: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Pineapple and yogurt contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pineapple per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 22:30:48 and for pineapple, 4:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Yogurt Pineapple
Protein 22% 4%
Carbohydrates 30% 95%
Fat 48% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Yogurt has 64% less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

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

sugar

Yogurt has 53% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Yogurt has 543% more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pineapple has 231.8 times less saturated fat than yogurt - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Pineapple has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg 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 94 times more Vitamin C than yogurt - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Yogurt has 800% more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Yogurt and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Pineapple and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

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

The B Vitamins

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

Yogurt Pineapple
Thiamin 0.029 MG 0.079 MG
Riboflavin 0.142 MG 0.032 MG
Niacin 0.075 MG 0.5 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.389 MG 0.213 MG
Vitamin B6 0.032 MG 0.112 MG
Folate 7 UG 18 UG
Vitamin B12 0.37 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 831% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.

iron

Pineapple and yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.

potassium

Yogurt has 42% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg 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,

Yogurt Pineapple
beta-carotene 5 UG 35 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Yogurt Pineapple
alpha linoleic acid 0.027 G 0.017 G
Total 0.027 G 0.017 G

omega 6s

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

Yogurt Pineapple
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.023 G
Total 0.065 G 0.023 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 Yogurt or Pineapple .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .

Yogurt 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Pineapple 100g

( 100 g )
61KCAL 3%
22% calories
50KCAL 3%
4.7G 2%
carbohydrates 177%
13G 5%
dietary fiber >999%
1.4G 6%
4.7G sugar 111% 9.9G
3.3G 5%
>999% total fat
0.12G 0.2%
2.1G 12%
>999% saturated fat
0.01G 0.1%
0.89G >999% monounsaturated fat 0.01G
0.09G 125% polyunsaturated fat 0.04G
13MG >999% cholesterol
46MG 3%
>999% sodium
1MG 0.1%
Vitamins and Minerals
27UG 4%
800% Vitamin A
3UG 0.4%
0.5MG 1%
Vitamin C >999%
48MG 64%
2IU 0.4%
>999% Vitamin D
121MG 12%
831% calcium
13MG 1%
0.05MG 0.3%
iron 479%
0.29MG 2%
12MG 4%
magnesium
12MG 4%
155MG 7%
42% potassium
109MG 5%
0.03MG 3%
thiamin (Vit B1) 166%
0.08MG 7%
0.14MG 13%
365% riboflavin (Vit B2)
0.03MG 3%
0.08MG 1%
niacin (Vit B3) 524%
0.5MG 4%
0.03MG 3%
Vitamin B6 266%
0.11MG 9%
0.39MG 8%
86% pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
0.21MG 4%
7UG 2%
folate (Vit B9) 157%
18UG 5%
0.37UG 15%
>999% Vitamin B12
0.06MG 0.4%
199% Vitamin E
0.02MG 0.1%
0.2UG 0.2%
Vitamin K 250%
0.7UG 1%
3.5G 7%
548% protein
0.54G 1%
15MG 4%
173% choline
5.5MG 1%
0.01MG 1%
copper 990%
0.11MG 9%
12UG 0.4%
>999% fluoride
0MG 0.2%
manganese >999%
0.93MG 52%
95MG 14%
>999% phosphorus
8MG 1%
2.2UG 4%
>999% selenium
0.1UG 0.2%
0.59MG 7%
391% zinc
0.12MG 2%
88G 2% Water 86G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, iodine, molybdenum, biotin (Vit B7), trans fat.

FAQ

Does pineapple or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pineapple and yogurt contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.

Does pineapple or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yogurt has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.

Does pineapple or yogurt contain more calcium?
Yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 830% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.