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Pineapple vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pineapple and Elderberry

  • Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper, yet Elderberry is richer in Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Elderberry is 22% higher.
  • Pineapple contains 2 times more Magnesium than Elderberry. Pineapple contains 12mg of Magnesium, while Elderberry contains 5mg.

Food types used in this article are Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Elderberries, 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 Magnesium +140%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +80.3%
Contains more Calcium +192.3%
Contains more Iron +451.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +387.5%
Contains more Potassium +156.9%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Zinc - 0.11
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 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +80.3%
Contains more Calcium +192.3%
Contains more Iron +451.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +387.5%
Contains more Potassium +156.9%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Zinc - 0.11

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 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +934.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5
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 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +934.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.2%
Contains more Other +190.9%
Equal in Water - 79.8
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +40.2%
Contains more Other +190.9%
Equal in Water - 79.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +515.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +517.5%
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +515.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +517.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple Elderberry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pineapple Elderberry Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 11.4g Pineapple
Protein 0.54g 0.66g Elderberry
Fats 0.12g 0.5g Elderberry
Carbs 13.12g 18.4g Elderberry
Calories 50kcal 73kcal Elderberry
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g Elderberry
Fiber 1.4g 7g Elderberry
Calcium 13mg 38mg Elderberry
Iron 0.29mg 1.6mg Elderberry
Magnesium 12mg 5mg Pineapple
Phosphorus 8mg 39mg Elderberry
Potassium 109mg 280mg Elderberry
Sodium 1mg 6mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Copper 0.11mg 0.061mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 58IU 600IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 30µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 47.8mg 36mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.07mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.06mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.5mg
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.14mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.23mg Elderberry
Folate 18µg 6µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.013mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.019mg 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.024mg 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg 0.026mg
Methionine 0.012mg 0.014mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.024mg 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.01mg 0.015mg Elderberry
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0.023g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.08g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.247g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Elderberry
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
22%
Elderberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
14%
Elderberry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry 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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/nutrients
  2. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.