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Cauliflower vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cauliflower and Pineapple

  • Cauliflower has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Choline, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, while Pineapple has more Manganese, and Copper.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Manganese is 34% higher.
  • Pineapple contains 22 times less Vitamin K than Cauliflower. Cauliflower contains 15.5µg of Vitamin K, while Pineapple contains 0.7µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cauliflower, 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 +69.2%
Contains more Iron +44.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Potassium +174.3%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +182.1%
Contains more Manganese +498.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +44.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Potassium +174.3%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +182.1%
Contains more Manganese +498.1%

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 E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58%
Equal in Vitamin C - 47.8
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
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 E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58%
Equal in Vitamin C - 47.8
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +255.6%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Other +245.5%
Contains more Carbs +164%
Equal in Water - 86
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 +255.6%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Other +245.5%
Contains more Carbs +164%
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +84%
Contains more Fructose +118.6%
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 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 +∞%
Contains more Glucose +84%
Contains more Fructose +118.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 11.72g Pineapple
Protein 1.92g 0.54g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.12g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.97g 13.12g Pineapple
Calories 25kcal 50kcal Pineapple
Fructose 0.97g 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 1.91g 9.85g Cauliflower
Fiber 2g 1.4g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 13mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.42mg 0.29mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 44mg 8mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg 109mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.27mg 0.12mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.155mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Pineapple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 48.2mg 47.8mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.079mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.032mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.5mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.213mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.112mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 18µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg 0.7µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.005mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg 0.019mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.019mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg 0.024mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg 0.026mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.012mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.021mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg 0.024mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg 0.01mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.013g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.04g Pineapple
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.121g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.