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Pineapple vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pineapple and Coconut milk

  • Pineapple has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Coconut milk is higher in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Magnesium.
  • Coconut milk covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 106% more than Pineapple.
  • Pineapple has 17 times more Vitamin C than Coconut milk. While Pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C, Coconut milk has only 2.8mg.
  • Pineapple has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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
2
:
8
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +465.5%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Potassium +141.3%
Contains more Zinc +458.3%
Contains more Copper +141.8%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Equal in Manganese - 0.916
Pineapple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Coconut milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 62% 27% 43% 24% 2% 19% 89% 120% 34%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +465.5%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Potassium +141.3%
Contains more Zinc +458.3%
Contains more Copper +141.8%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Equal in Manganese - 0.916

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
8
:
2
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.4%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52%
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%
Coconut milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 10% 7% 0% 15% 11% 8% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.4%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pineapple
Pineapple
2
:
3
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Carbs +136.8%
Contains more Water +27.2%
Contains more Protein +324.1%
Contains more Fats +19766.7%
Contains more Other +222.7%
Pineapple
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Coconut milk
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Carbs +136.8%
Contains more Water +27.2%
Contains more Protein +324.1%
Contains more Fats +19766.7%
Contains more Other +222.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pineapple
Pineapple
1
:
2
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +552.5%
Pineapple
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Coconut milk
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.261 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +552.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Coconut milk Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 3.34g Pineapple
Protein 0.54g 2.29g Coconut milk
Fats 0.12g 23.84g Coconut milk
Carbs 13.12g 5.54g Pineapple
Calories 50kcal 230kcal Coconut milk
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g 3.34g Coconut milk
Fiber 1.4g 2.2g Coconut milk
Calcium 13mg 16mg Coconut milk
Iron 0.29mg 1.64mg Coconut milk
Magnesium 12mg 37mg Coconut milk
Phosphorus 8mg 100mg Coconut milk
Potassium 109mg 263mg Coconut milk
Sodium 1mg 15mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.67mg Coconut milk
Copper 0.11mg 0.266mg Coconut milk
Manganese 0.927mg 0.916mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 6.2µg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 58IU 0IU Pineapple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.15mg Coconut milk
Vitamin C 47.8mg 2.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.026mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.76mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.183mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.033mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg 16µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.1µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.027mg Coconut milk
Threonine 0.019mg 0.083mg Coconut milk
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.09mg Coconut milk
Leucine 0.024mg 0.17mg Coconut milk
Lysine 0.026mg 0.101mg Coconut milk
Methionine 0.012mg 0.043mg Coconut milk
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.116mg Coconut milk
Valine 0.024mg 0.139mg Coconut milk
Histidine 0.01mg 0.053mg Coconut milk
Saturated Fat 0.009g 21.14g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 1.014g Coconut milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.261g Coconut milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pineapple Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.51g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.