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Pineapple vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pineapple and Watermelon

  • Watermelon has less Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 44% more.
  • Pineapple has 24 times more Manganese than Watermelon. Pineapple has 0.927mg of Manganese, while Watermelon has 0.038mg.
  • Watermelon is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Watermelon, 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 +85.7%
Contains more Iron +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +161.9%
Contains more Manganese +2339.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Potassium - 112
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 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +161.9%
Contains more Manganese +2339.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Potassium - 112
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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Contains more Vitamin C +490.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +881%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.221
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 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +490.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +881%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.221

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +73.8%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +25%
Equal in Water - 91.45
Equal in Other - 0.24
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Carbs +73.8%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +25%
Equal in Water - 91.45
Equal in Other - 0.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +184.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +184.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +395%
Contains more Fructose +58.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.58
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
19% 25% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.21 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 3.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +395%
Contains more Fructose +58.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.58

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 7.15g Pineapple
Protein 0.54g 0.61g Watermelon
Fats 0.12g 0.15g Watermelon
Carbs 13.12g 7.55g Pineapple
Calories 50kcal 30kcal Pineapple
Fructose 2.12g 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 9.85g 6.2g Watermelon
Fiber 1.4g 0.4g Pineapple
Calcium 13mg 7mg Pineapple
Iron 0.29mg 0.24mg Pineapple
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Pineapple
Phosphorus 8mg 11mg Watermelon
Potassium 109mg 112mg Watermelon
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.12mg 0.1mg Pineapple
Copper 0.11mg 0.042mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg 0.038mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 58IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.05mg Watermelon
Vitamin C 47.8mg 8.1mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.033mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.021mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.178mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.045mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg 3µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.1µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.019mg 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.019mg
Leucine 0.024mg 0.018mg Pineapple
Lysine 0.026mg 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.012mg 0.006mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.015mg Pineapple
Valine 0.024mg 0.016mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.01mg 0.006mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0.016g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.05g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Watermelon
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
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple 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)

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.