Carrot vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between carrots and pineapple
- Carrots have more vitamin A, vitamin K, potassium, and fiber; however, pineapple is richer in vitamin C, manganese, and copper.
- Carrots cover your daily vitamin A needs 92% more than pineapple.
- Pineapple has 33 times less vitamin E than carrots. Carrots have 0.66mg of vitamin E, while pineapple has 0.02mg.
- Carrots contain less sugar.
- Pineapple has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pineapple is 66, while the glycemic index of carrots is 39.
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 CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +193.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +337.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +548.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1785.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +710.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +336.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.7% |
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Monounsaturated fat
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +66.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +193.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +285.5% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 3µg | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 47.8mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.927mg | 34% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0.7µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 109mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 2.12g | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.112mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 0.54g | 1% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 5.5mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.213mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 13.12g | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 0g | 1% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 50kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 11.72g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 19µg | 18µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)