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Fruit salad vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fruit salad and Pineapple different?

  • Pineapple has more Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1 than Fruit salad.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pineapple is 49% higher.

Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids and Pineapple, raw, all varieties are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +513.9%
Equal in Potassium - 109
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +513.9%
Equal in Potassium - 109

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +934.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1348.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +618.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +934.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1348.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +618.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.8%
Contains more Folate +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Fats +300%
Equal in Protein - 0.54
Equal in Carbs - 13.12
Equal in Water - 86
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Fats +300%
Equal in Protein - 0.54
Equal in Carbs - 13.12
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.6%
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruit salad Pineapple
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 12.05g 11.72g Fruit salad
Protein 0.51g 0.54g Pineapple
Fats 0.03g 0.12g Pineapple
Carbs 13.05g 13.12g Pineapple
Calories 50kcal 50kcal
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g Fruit salad
Fiber 1g 1.4g Pineapple
Calcium 11mg 13mg Pineapple
Iron 0.25mg 0.29mg Pineapple
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Pineapple
Phosphorus 14mg 8mg Fruit salad
Potassium 116mg 109mg Fruit salad
Sodium 5mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.14mg 0.12mg Fruit salad
Copper 0.05mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.151mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg Pineapple
Vitamin A 600IU 58IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 3µg Fruit salad
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 3.3mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.079mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.032mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 0.5mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.112mg Pineapple
Folate 3µg 18µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.005mg Pineapple
Threonine 0.019mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.019mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.024mg Pineapple
Lysine 0.026mg Pineapple
Methionine 0.012mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.024mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.01mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.004g 0.009g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.013g Pineapple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.04g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad Pineapple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Fruit salad
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/nutrients
  2. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.