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Pineapple vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pineapple and Asian pear?

  • Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Asian pear is richer in Fiber.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 49% higher.
  • Pineapple has 15 times more Manganese than Asian pear. Pineapple has 0.927mg of Manganese, while Asian pear has 0.06mg.
  • Asian pear contains less Sugar.

We used Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Pears, asian, raw types in this comparison.

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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% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1445%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Selenium ~0.1µg

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 159% 3.5% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
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 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1157.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +777.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +409.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +542.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~5.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.2%
Contains more FatsFats +91.7%
Contains more OtherOther +68.2%
~equal in Protein ~0.5g
~equal in Water ~88.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
10% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +276.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Asian pear Opinion
Calories 50kcal 42kcal Pineapple
Protein 0.54g 0.5g Pineapple
Fats 0.12g 0.23g Asian pear
Vitamin C 47.8mg 3.8mg Pineapple
Net carbs 11.72g 7.05g Pineapple
Carbs 13.12g 10.65g Pineapple
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Pineapple
Calcium 13mg 4mg Pineapple
Potassium 109mg 121mg Asian pear
Iron 0.29mg 0mg Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g 7.05g Asian pear
Fiber 1.4g 3.6g Asian pear
Copper 0.11mg 0.05mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.02mg Pineapple
Phosphorus 8mg 11mg Asian pear
Sodium 1mg 0mg Asian pear
Vitamin A 58IU 0IU Pineapple
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.12mg Asian pear
Manganese 0.927mg 0.06mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.009mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.01mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.219mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.07mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.022mg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg 4.5µg Asian pear
Folate 18µg 8µg Pineapple
Choline 5.5mg 5.1mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0.012g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.049g Asian pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.055g Asian pear
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.005mg
Threonine 0.019mg 0.013mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.014mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.024mg 0.025mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.026mg 0.017mg Pineapple
Methionine 0.012mg 0.006mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.013mg Pineapple
Valine 0.024mg 0.018mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.01mg 0.005mg Pineapple
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Asian pear
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
20%
Pineapple
4%
Asian pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
5%
Asian pear

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/nutrients
  2. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.