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Sugar vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sugar and Pineapple

  • Sugar contains less Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Fiber than Pineapple.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 53% higher.
  • Pineapple contains 10 times less Sugar than Sugar. Sugar contains 99.8g of Sugar, while Pineapple contains 9.85g.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, granulated and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.

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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 Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +480%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5350%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +1471.4%
Contains more Manganese +23075%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +480%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5350%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +1471.4%
Contains more Manganese +23075%
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.
Sugar
0
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +662%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +429900%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Carbs +662%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +429900%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1566.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Sucrose +1566.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 11.72g Sugar
Protein 0g 0.54g Pineapple
Fats 0g 0.12g Pineapple
Carbs 99.98g 13.12g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 50kcal Sugar
Fructose 0g 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 99.8g 9.85g Pineapple
Fiber 0g 1.4g Pineapple
Calcium 1mg 13mg Pineapple
Iron 0.05mg 0.29mg Pineapple
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Pineapple
Phosphorus 0mg 8mg Pineapple
Potassium 2mg 109mg Pineapple
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.01mg 0.12mg Pineapple
Copper 0.007mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.004mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Pineapple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 0mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.079mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.032mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.5mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.112mg Pineapple
Folate 0µg 18µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0µg 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 0g 0.009g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.013g Pineapple
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.04g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar Pineapple
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
0%
Sugar
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 89.95g)
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/nutrients
  2. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.