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Carrot vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carrot and Pineapple

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 92% more than Pineapple.
  • Pineapple has 33 times less Vitamin E than Carrot. Carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E , while Pineapple has 0.02mg.
  • Carrot contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw 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 Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +193.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +144.4%
Contains more Manganese +548.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.29
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Selenium - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +193.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +144.4%
Contains more Manganese +548.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.29
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Selenium - 0.1

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.
Carrot
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Contains more Vitamin A +28703.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1785.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +710.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.7%
Equal in Folate - 18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 +28703.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1785.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +710.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.7%
Equal in Folate - 18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +336.4%
Contains more Carbs +37%
Equal in Water - 86
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +336.4%
Contains more Carbs +37%
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.013
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.013

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +66.9%
Contains more Glucose +193.2%
Contains more Fructose +285.5%
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +66.9%
Contains more Glucose +193.2%
Contains more Fructose +285.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 11.72g Pineapple
Protein 0.93g 0.54g Carrot
Fats 0.24g 0.12g Carrot
Carbs 9.58g 13.12g Pineapple
Calories 41kcal 50kcal Pineapple
Starch 1.43g 0g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 4.74g 9.85g Carrot
Fiber 2.8g 1.4g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 13mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 0.29mg Carrot
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 35mg 8mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 109mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.24mg 0.12mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.143mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin A 16706IU 58IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 3µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.02mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.079mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.032mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.5mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.213mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.112mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 18µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0.7µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.005mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg 0.019mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.019mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg 0.024mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg 0.026mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg 0.012mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.021mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg 0.024mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg 0.01mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.013g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.04g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.