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Asian pear vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Asian pear and Pineapple?

  • Asian pear is richer in Fiber, yet Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 49% higher.
  • Asian pear has 3 times more Fiber than Pineapple. Asian pear has 3.6g of Fiber, while Pineapple has 1.4g.
  • Asian pear contains less Sugar.

We used Pears, asian, raw and Pineapple, raw, all varieties types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.9% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1445%
~equal in Potassium ~109mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.1µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 159% 3.5% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1157.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +777.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +409.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~5.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +91.7%
Contains more OtherOther +68.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.2%
~equal in Protein ~0.54g
~equal in Water ~86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +276.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Asian pear Pineapple
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asian pear Pineapple Opinion
Calories 42kcal 50kcal Pineapple
Protein 0.5g 0.54g Pineapple
Fats 0.23g 0.12g Asian pear
Vitamin C 3.8mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Net carbs 7.05g 11.72g Pineapple
Carbs 10.65g 13.12g Pineapple
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Pineapple
Calcium 4mg 13mg Pineapple
Potassium 121mg 109mg Asian pear
Iron 0mg 0.29mg Pineapple
Sugar 7.05g 9.85g Asian pear
Fiber 3.6g 1.4g Asian pear
Copper 0.05mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.02mg 0.12mg Pineapple
Phosphorus 11mg 8mg Asian pear
Sodium 0mg 1mg Asian pear
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Pineapple
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.02mg Asian pear
Manganese 0.06mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.079mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.032mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0.219mg 0.5mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.112mg Pineapple
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0.7µg Asian pear
Folate 8µg 18µg Pineapple
Choline 5.1mg 5.5mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.013g Asian pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.04g Asian pear
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.005mg
Threonine 0.013mg 0.019mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.019mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.025mg 0.024mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.017mg 0.026mg Pineapple
Methionine 0.006mg 0.012mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.018mg 0.024mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.005mg 0.01mg Pineapple
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asian pear Pineapple
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Asian pear
20%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Asian pear
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.