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Pineapple vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pineapple and Broccoli?

  • Pineapple is richer in Manganese, and Copper, yet Broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 84% higher.
  • Pineapple has 4 times more Manganese than Broccoli. Pineapple has 0.927mg of Manganese, while Broccoli has 0.21mg.

We used Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Broccoli, 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.
Pineapple
Pineapple
3
:
7
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +124.5%
Contains more Manganese +341.4%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +151.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +725%
Contains more Potassium +189.9%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Pineapple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +124.5%
Contains more Manganese +341.4%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +151.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +725%
Contains more Potassium +189.9%
Contains more Zinc +241.7%
Contains more Selenium +2400%

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.
Pineapple
Pineapple
1
:
9
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +974.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3800%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +14414.3%
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%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +974.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3800%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +14414.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pineapple
Pineapple
1
:
4
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Carbs +97.6%
Contains more Protein +422.2%
Contains more Fats +208.3%
Contains more Other +295.5%
Equal in Water - 89.3
Pineapple
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Carbs +97.6%
Contains more Protein +422.2%
Contains more Fats +208.3%
Contains more Other +295.5%
Equal in Water - 89.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pineapple
Pineapple
3
:
0
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.038
Pineapple
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.038

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pineapple
Pineapple
3
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2
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Sucrose +5890%
Contains more Glucose +253.1%
Contains more Fructose +211.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Broccoli
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +5890%
Contains more Glucose +253.1%
Contains more Fructose +211.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 4.04g Pineapple
Protein 0.54g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.12g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 13.12g 6.64g Pineapple
Calories 50kcal 34kcal Pineapple
Fructose 2.12g 0.68g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 1.4g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 13mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 0.29mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 8mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 109mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 1mg 33mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.11mg 0.049mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg 0.21mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 58IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 47.8mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.071mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 18µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 0.7µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.019mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.024mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.026mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.012mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.024mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.01mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0.039g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.011g Pineapple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.038g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Broccoli
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
21%
Pineapple
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.