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Pasta vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pasta and Pineapple

  • Pasta has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pineapple covers your daily Vitamin C needs 53% more than Pasta.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pasta
Pasta
4
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6
Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Iron +293.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +687.5%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +354.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +18.3%
Contains more Manganese +313.8%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Pineapple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Iron +293.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +687.5%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +354.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +18.3%
Contains more Manganese +313.8%

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.
Pasta
Pasta
5
:
7
Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.4%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +190%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.4%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
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 B1 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.4%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +190%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
4
:
1
Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Protein +853.7%
Contains more Fats +775%
Contains more Carbs +90%
Contains more Other +40.9%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 +853.7%
Contains more Fats +775%
Contains more Carbs +90%
Contains more Other +40.9%
Contains more Water +25.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
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1
Pineapple
Pineapple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +853.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +972.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Pineapple
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +853.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +972.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 11.72g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 0.54g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 0.12g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 13.12g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 50kcal Pasta
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g Pasta
Fiber 1.4g Pineapple
Calcium 6mg 13mg Pineapple
Iron 1.14mg 0.29mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 8mg Pasta
Potassium 24mg 109mg Pineapple
Sodium 6mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.56mg 0.12mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.224mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg Pineapple
Vitamin A 20IU 58IU Pineapple
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 3µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 0mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.079mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.032mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.5mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.112mg Pineapple
Folate 64µg 18µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.005mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.019mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.019mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg 0.024mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg 0.026mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg 0.012mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.021mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg 0.024mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg 0.01mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.013g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.04g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
16%
Pasta
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.