Whole Milk vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and pineapple:
- Pineapple has 206.2 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Whole milk has 63% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, pineapple contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than pineapple.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple and whole milk contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pineapple per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 94% |
| Fat | 48% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole milk has 63% less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple has more dietary fiber than whole milk - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Whole milk has 49% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 483% more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pineapple has 206.2 times less saturated fat than whole milk - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pineapple has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk 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 more Vitamin C than whole milk - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whole milk has 14 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than pineapple - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, pineapple contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both whole milk and pineapple contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Whole Milk | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 18 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 769% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple and whole milk contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole milk has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple and whole milk contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does pineapple or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 770% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.