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Pineapple vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pineapple and muffin

  • Pineapple has more vitamin C and manganese; however, muffin is richer in vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, selenium, iron, and vitamin E.
  • Pineapple covers your daily vitamin C needs 52% more than muffin.
  • Muffin has 2 times less manganese than pineapple. Pineapple has 0.927mg of manganese, while muffin has 0.449mg.
  • Pineapple contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +238.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11%
Contains more IronIron +348.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1725%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8100%

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% 1% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8050%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5500%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1581.8%

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +244.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +731.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13291.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304%
Contains more OtherOther +572.7%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36992.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20157.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +40.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +75.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +367.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Muffin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 8.103g 54%
Vitamin C 47.8mg 0.9mg 52%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 39.2µg 32%
Fats 0.12g 16.07g 25%
Manganese 0.927mg 0.449mg 21%
Phosphorus 8mg 146mg 20%
Choline 5.5mg 92.5mg 16%
Calories 50kcal 375kcal 16%
Sodium 1mg 336mg 15%
Selenium 0.1µg 8.2µg 15%
Saturated fat 0.009g 2.844g 13%
Iron 0.29mg 1.3mg 13%
Carbs 13.12g 53g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 4.822g 12%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.63mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.163mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Protein 0.54g 4.49g 8%
Folate 18µg 48µg 8%
Starch 0g 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.168mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.04mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.418mg 6%
Copper 0.11mg 0.06mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.47mg 5%
Calcium 13mg 44mg 3%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 2.12g 1.21g 1%
Fiber 1.4g 1.1g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 11.72g 51.9g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 10mg 0%
Potassium 109mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 9.85g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.024mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.024mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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