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Garden asparagus vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Garden asparagus and Pineapple?

  • Garden asparagus is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Pineapple is higher in Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 47% more.
  • Garden asparagus has 59 times more Vitamin K than Pineapple. While Garden asparagus has 41.6µg of Vitamin K, Pineapple has only 0.7µg.

We used Asparagus, raw and Pineapple, raw, all varieties types in this article.

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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.
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
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2
Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Iron +637.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +71.8%
Contains more Selenium +2200%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +486.7%
Garden asparagus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Pineapple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Iron +637.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +71.8%
Contains more Selenium +2200%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +486.7%

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.
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
8
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2
Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Vitamin A +1203.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +5550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +5842.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +753.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.1%
Garden asparagus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Pineapple
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 +1203.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +5550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +5842.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +753.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
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1
Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Protein +307.4%
Contains more Other +163.6%
Contains more Carbs +238.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.12
Equal in Water - 86
Garden asparagus
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Pineapple
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +307.4%
Contains more Other +163.6%
Contains more Carbs +238.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.12
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
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2
Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Garden asparagus
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Pineapple
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
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Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Sucrose +2504.3%
Contains more Glucose +166.2%
Contains more Fructose +112%
Garden asparagus
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pineapple
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 +2504.3%
Contains more Glucose +166.2%
Contains more Fructose +112%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 11.72g Pineapple
Protein 2.2g 0.54g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.12g
Carbs 3.88g 13.12g Pineapple
Calories 20kcal 50kcal Pineapple
Fructose 1g 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 1.88g 9.85g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 1.4g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 13mg Garden asparagus
Iron 2.14mg 0.29mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 8mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 109mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 2mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.54mg 0.12mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.11mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 2.3µg 0.1µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 58IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.02mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.079mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.032mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.5mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.213mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.112mg Pineapple
Folate 52µg 18µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 0.7µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.005mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg 0.019mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.019mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg 0.024mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.026mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.012mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.021mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.024mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.01mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.013g Pineapple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.04g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus Pineapple
Low Fats diet Equal
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
29%
Garden asparagus
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus 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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.