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Mandarin orange vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mandarin orange and Pineapple

  • Pineapple is richer than Mandarin orange in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pineapple is 39% higher.
  • Mandarin orange contains 3 times more Calcium than Pineapple. Mandarin orange contains 37mg of Calcium, while Pineapple contains 13mg.

Food types used in this article are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.

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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.
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
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5
Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Calcium +184.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +52.3%
Contains more Iron +93.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +161.9%
Contains more Manganese +2276.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Selenium - 0.1
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Pineapple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Calcium +184.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +52.3%
Contains more Iron +93.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +161.9%
Contains more Manganese +2276.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Selenium - 0.1

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.
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
4
:
6
Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Vitamin A +1074.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +79%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.213
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Pineapple
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 +1074.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +79%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
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1
Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +158.3%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Equal in Carbs - 13.12
Equal in Water - 86
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Pineapple
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +158.3%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Equal in Carbs - 13.12
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
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1
Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +361.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Pineapple
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +361.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
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Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Glucose +23.1%
Contains more Fructose +13.2%
Equal in Sucrose - 5.99
Mandarin orange
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pineapple
61% 18% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.99 g
Glucose: 1.73 g
Fructose: 2.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +23.1%
Contains more Fructose +13.2%
Equal in Sucrose - 5.99

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 11.72g Pineapple
Protein 0.81g 0.54g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.31g 0.12g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 13.12g Mandarin orange
Calories 53kcal 50kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g 2.12g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 9.85g Pineapple
Fiber 1.8g 1.4g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 13mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.29mg Pineapple
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 20mg 8mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 166mg 109mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.07mg 0.12mg Pineapple
Copper 0.042mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.039mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin A 681IU 58IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 3µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.02mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.079mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.5mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.213mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.112mg Pineapple
Folate 16µg 18µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.005mg Pineapple
Threonine 0.016mg 0.019mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.019mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.028mg 0.024mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg 0.026mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg 0.012mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.021mg 0.024mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.011mg 0.01mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.013g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.04g Mandarin orange

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Mandarin orange Pineapple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
17%
Mandarin orange
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.