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Pineapple juice vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pineapple juice and barbecue sauce different?

  • Pineapple juice is higher in vitamin C and manganese; however, barbecue sauce is richer in vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pineapple juice is 48% higher.
  • Pineapple juice contains 9 times more folate than barbecue sauce. While pineapple juice contains 18µg of folate, barbecue sauce contains only 2µg.
  • Pineapple juice has less sugar.

Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid and Sauce, barbecue are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.9% 11% 12% 23% 3% 3.4% 0.26% 66% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.5%
Contains more IronIron +106.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Copper ~0.072mg

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 146% 0% 0.4% 0% 15% 4.8% 3.7% 3.4% 23% 0% 0.75% 14% 1.8%
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 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +115.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 12.87 g
Water: 86.37 g
Other: 0.28 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +57.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.8%
Contains more FatsFats +425%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +216.8%
Contains more OtherOther +996.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 22% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +485.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 47% 38%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.53 g
Glucose: 4.65 g
Fructose: 3.81 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +75.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +252.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +271.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple juice Barbecue sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin C 43.8mg 0.6mg 48%
Sodium 2mg 1027mg 45%
Manganese 0.504mg 0.126mg 16%
Fructose 3.81g 14.17g 13%
Carbs 12.87g 40.77g 9%
Calories 53kcal 172kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.8mg 5%
Iron 0.31mg 0.64mg 4%
Folate 18µg 2µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.023mg 3%
Fiber 0.2g 0.9g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.056mg 3%
Potassium 130mg 232mg 3%
Selenium 0.1µg 1.3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.075mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.164mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.199mg 0.597mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 33mg 2%
Phosphorus 8mg 20mg 2%
Protein 0.36g 0.82g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Fats 0.12g 0.63g 1%
Zinc 0.11mg 0.17mg 1%
Choline 3.3mg 7.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.8µg 1%
Net carbs 12.67g 39.87g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 9.98g 33.24g N/A
Copper 0.069mg 0.072mg 0%
Starch 0.35g 0%
Saturated fat 0.008g 0.045g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 0.082g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.101g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple juice Barbecue sauce
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
16%
Pineapple juice
7%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pineapple juice
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice contains less Sodium (difference - 1025mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pineapple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168187/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.