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Pineapple vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pineapple and Cocktail sauce?

  • Pineapple is higher in Vitamin C, and Manganese, yet Cocktail sauce is higher in Vitamin E , Iron, and Potassium.
  • Cocktail sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 43% more.
  • Pineapple has 6 times more Manganese than Cocktail sauce. While Pineapple has 0.927mg of Manganese, Cocktail sauce has only 0.148mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Pineapple is lower.

We used Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve types 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.
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +526.4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +186.2%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +275%
Contains more Potassium +183.5%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Equal in Copper - 0.111
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +526.4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +186.2%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +275%
Contains more Potassium +183.5%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Equal in Copper - 0.111

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +519%
Contains more Vitamin E +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin K +528.6%
Equal in Folate - 17
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +519%
Contains more Vitamin E +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin K +528.6%
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Protein +151.9%
Contains more Fats +775%
Contains more Carbs +115.1%
Contains more Other +1581.8%
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Protein +151.9%
Contains more Fats +775%
Contains more Carbs +115.1%
Contains more Other +1581.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Protein 0.54g 1.36g Cocktail sauce
Fats 0.12g 1.05g Cocktail sauce
Carbs 13.12g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Calories 50kcal 124kcal Cocktail sauce
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g 11.83g Pineapple
Fiber 1.4g 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 13mg 26mg Cocktail sauce
Iron 0.29mg 0.83mg Cocktail sauce
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Cocktail sauce
Phosphorus 8mg 30mg Cocktail sauce
Potassium 109mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 1mg 983mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.38mg Cocktail sauce
Copper 0.11mg 0.111mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 0.927mg 0.148mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 2.2µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A 58IU 359IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 18µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin C 47.8mg 11.6mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.021mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.047mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.82mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.068mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.08mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg 17µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Tryptophan 0.005mg Pineapple
Threonine 0.019mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.019mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.024mg Pineapple
Lysine 0.026mg Pineapple
Methionine 0.012mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.024mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.01mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0g Pineapple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pineapple Cocktail sauce
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
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 982mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail 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 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/nutrients
  2. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.