Pineapple Juice vs. Zucchini
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple Juice and Zucchini
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple juice
versus
zucchini
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple juice and zucchini:
- Zucchini has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than pineapple juice.
- Zucchini has 68% less calories than pineapple juice.
- Zucchini has 75% less sugar than pineapple juice.
- Zucchini has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Zucchini has 68% less calories than pineapple juice - zucchini has 17 calories per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to zucchini per calorie. Pineapple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple Juice | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 62% |
| Fat | 2% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Zucchini has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than pineapple juice - zucchini has 3.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Zucchini has 400% more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Zucchini has 75% less sugar than pineapple juice - zucchini has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Zucchini and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of protein - zucchini has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both zucchini and pineapple juice are low in saturated fat - zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 79% more Vitamin C than pineapple juice - zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Zucchini has more Vitamin A than pineapple juice - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Zucchini and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Zucchini and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Zucchini has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both pineapple juice and zucchini contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple Juice | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Niacin | 0.199 MG | 0.451 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.163 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Zucchini and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - zucchini has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Zucchini and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of iron - zucchini has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Zucchini is a great source of potassium and it has 101% more potassium than pineapple juice - zucchini has 261mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 130mg 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,
| Pineapple Juice | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 120 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 2125 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, zucchini has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple juice per 100 grams.
| Pineapple Juice | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pineapple juice and zucchini contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pineapple Juice | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.03 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.031 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: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does zucchini or pineapple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Zucchini has 70% less calories than pineapple juice - zucchini has 17 calories in 100g and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
Does zucchini or pineapple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, zucchini has 3.1 times fewer carbohydrates than pineapple juice - zucchini has 3.1g of carbs for 100g and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.