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Pineapple vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pineapple and Quince

  • Pineapple has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Quince has more Iron.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 36% more.
  • Pineapple has 6 times more Folate than Quince. Pineapple has 18µg of Folate, while Quince has 3µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Quinces, 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 +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Iron +141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +500%
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 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Iron +141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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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Quince
Contains more Vitamin A +45%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
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 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +45%
Contains more Vitamin C +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Carbs +16.6%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Water - 83.8
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Carbs +16.6%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Water - 83.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Quince Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 13.4g Quince
Protein 0.54g 0.4g Pineapple
Fats 0.12g 0.1g Pineapple
Carbs 13.12g 15.3g Quince
Calories 50kcal 57kcal Quince
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g Quince
Fiber 1.4g 1.9g Quince
Calcium 13mg 11mg Pineapple
Iron 0.29mg 0.7mg Quince
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Pineapple
Phosphorus 8mg 17mg Quince
Potassium 109mg 197mg Quince
Sodium 1mg 4mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.04mg Pineapple
Copper 0.11mg 0.13mg Quince
Manganese 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Quince
Vitamin A 58IU 40IU Pineapple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 47.8mg 15mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.03mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.2mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.081mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.04mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg 3µg 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 0.009g 0.01g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.036g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.05g Quince

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Quince
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
7%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.