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Pineapple vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pineapple and Cranberry

  • Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Cranberry is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pineapple is 38% higher.
  • Pineapple contains 18 times more Folate than Cranberry. Pineapple contains 18µg of Folate, while Cranberry contains 1µg.
  • Cranberry contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Cranberries, raw.

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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 +62.5%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +96.4%
Contains more Manganese +247.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.1
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 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +96.4%
Contains more Manganese +247.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +558.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.5%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin E +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +614.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 63
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% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin C +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +558.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.5%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin E +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +614.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 63

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.13
Equal in Carbs - 11.97
Equal in Water - 87.32
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.13
Equal in Carbs - 11.97
Equal in Water - 87.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.5%
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +3643.8%
Contains more Fructose +216.4%
Contains more Glucose +98.8%
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
4% 81% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.16 g
Glucose: 3.44 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +3643.8%
Contains more Fructose +216.4%
Contains more Glucose +98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple Cranberry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 8.37g Pineapple
Protein 0.54g 0.46g Pineapple
Fats 0.12g 0.13g Cranberry
Carbs 13.12g 11.97g Pineapple
Calories 50kcal 46kcal Pineapple
Fructose 2.12g 0.67g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g 4.27g Cranberry
Fiber 1.4g 3.6g Cranberry
Calcium 13mg 8mg Pineapple
Iron 0.29mg 0.23mg Pineapple
Magnesium 12mg 6mg Pineapple
Phosphorus 8mg 11mg Cranberry
Potassium 109mg 80mg Pineapple
Sodium 1mg 2mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.09mg Pineapple
Copper 0.11mg 0.056mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg 0.267mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin A 58IU 63IU Cranberry
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 47.8mg 14mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.012mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.101mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.295mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.057mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg 1µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg 5µg Cranberry
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.003mg Pineapple
Threonine 0.019mg 0.028mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.033mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.024mg 0.053mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.026mg 0.039mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.012mg 0.003mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.036mg Cranberry
Valine 0.024mg 0.045mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.01mg 0.018mg Cranberry
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0.008g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.018g Cranberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.055g Cranberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Cranberry
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
11%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
8%
Cranberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry
Cranberry 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 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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/nutrients
  2. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.