Pineapple vs Strawberries – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing pineapple to strawberries, we picked the pineapple.

Why?

It was close, and both have their strong merits!

In terms of macros, pineapple has more carbs (while still having a low glycemic index), and they’re about equal on everything else, making pineapple the “more food per food” option here. So we could call this a small first-round win for pineapple.

In the category of vitamins, pineapple has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B7, while strawberries have more of vitamins E and K, yielding a 7:2 win to pineapple here.

Looking at minerals, pineapple has more copper and manganese, while strawberries have more phosphorus and selenium, for a 2:2 tie in this round.

In other considerations, pineapple has bromelain, which is unique to it and has many beneficial properties (see the “learn more” section below), while strawberries (like most berries) have a lot more polyphenols. So, we’re calling this round a tie.

Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for pineapple, but strawberries are great too, so by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!

Want to learn more?

You might like:

• Bromelain vs Inflammation & Much More
• 21 Most Beneficial Polyphenols & What Foods Have Them

Enjoy!