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Margarine vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between margarine and pineapple

  • Margarine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E; however, pineapple is higher in vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Margarine covers your daily need for vitamin K, 77% more than pineapple.
  • Margarine has 1688 times more saturated fat than pineapple. While margarine has 15.189g of saturated fat, pineapple has only 0.009g.
  • The glycemic index of pineapple is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +505.6%
Contains more IronIron +383.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
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% 1% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13185.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +23800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +690%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2073.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1144.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 +67158.3%
Contains more OtherOther +768.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +237.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1774.3%
Contains more WaterWater +420.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 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 +298953.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60655%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Pineapple DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.04g 162%
Fats 80.71g 0.12g 124%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 0.013g 97%
Vitamin A 819µg 3µg 91%
Vitamin K 93µg 0.7µg 77%
Saturated fat 15.189g 0.009g 69%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.02mg 60%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 47.8mg 53%
Manganese 0.927mg 40%
Calories 717kcal 50kcal 33%
Copper 0mg 0.11mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.112mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.079mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 4%
Carbs 0.7g 13.12g 4%
Folate 1µg 18µg 4%
Fructose 2.12g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.5mg 3%
Potassium 18mg 109mg 3%
Iron 0.06mg 0.29mg 3%
Magnesium 3mg 12mg 2%
Calcium 3mg 13mg 1%
Protein 0.16g 0.54g 1%
Zinc 0mg 0.12mg 1%
Choline 12.4mg 5.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0.7g 11.72g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.85g N/A
Phosphorus 5mg 8mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 1mg 0%
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.032mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.024mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine 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
55%
Margarine
20%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
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 - 15.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.