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Pineapple vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pineapple and Banana?

  • Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, and Manganese, yet Banana is richer in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 43% higher.
  • Pineapple has 3 times more Manganese than Banana. Pineapple has 0.927mg of Manganese, while Banana has 0.27mg.
  • Pineapple contains less Sugar.

We used Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Bananas, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains more Manganese +243.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +228.4%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains more Manganese +243.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +228.4%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Equal in Sodium - 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.
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Banana
Contains more Vitamin C +449.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.7%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +449.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.7%
Contains more Folate +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Protein +101.9%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Carbs +74.1%
Contains more Other +277.3%
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Protein +101.9%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Carbs +74.1%
Contains more Other +277.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.5%
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +150.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +187.9%
Contains more Fructose +128.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +150.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +187.9%
Contains more Fructose +128.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Banana Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 20.24g Banana
Protein 0.54g 1.09g Banana
Fats 0.12g 0.33g Banana
Carbs 13.12g 22.84g Banana
Calories 50kcal 89kcal Banana
Starch 0g 5.38g Banana
Fructose 2.12g 4.85g Banana
Sugar 9.85g 12.23g Pineapple
Fiber 1.4g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 13mg 5mg Pineapple
Iron 0.29mg 0.26mg Pineapple
Magnesium 12mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 8mg 22mg Banana
Potassium 109mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.12mg 0.15mg Banana
Copper 0.11mg 0.078mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg 0.27mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 1µg Banana
Vitamin A 58IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 47.8mg 8.7mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.031mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.073mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 18µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.5µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.009mg Banana
Threonine 0.019mg 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.024mg 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.026mg 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0.012mg 0.008mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.024mg 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.01mg 0.077mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0.112g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.032g Banana
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.073g Banana

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Banana
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
21%
Pineapple
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/nutrients
  2. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.