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Pineapple vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pineapple and Pineapple cake

  • Pineapple is higher in Vitamin C, and Manganese, yet Pineapple cake is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 12743% more than Pineapple.
  • Pineapple contains 40 times more Vitamin C than Pineapple cake. While Pineapple contains 47.8mg of Vitamin C, Pineapple cake contains only 1.2mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pineapple is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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 -99.7%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +164.9%
Contains more Calcium +823.1%
Contains more Iron +410.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +925%
Contains more Zinc +158.3%
Contains more Selenium +9300%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Potassium - 112
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 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +164.9%
Contains more Calcium +823.1%
Contains more Iron +410.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +925%
Contains more Zinc +158.3%
Contains more Selenium +9300%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Potassium - 112

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 +3883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193570.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.202
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 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +3883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193570.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.202

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +166.3%
Contains more Protein +548.1%
Contains more Fats +9983.3%
Contains more Carbs +284.9%
Contains more Other +627.3%
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Water +166.3%
Contains more Protein +548.1%
Contains more Fats +9983.3%
Contains more Carbs +284.9%
Contains more Other +627.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39853.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8105%
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39853.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8105%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 49.7g Pineapple cake
Protein 0.54g 3.5g Pineapple cake
Fats 0.12g 12.1g Pineapple cake
Carbs 13.12g 50.5g Pineapple cake
Calories 50kcal 319kcal Pineapple cake
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g Pineapple cake
Fiber 1.4g 0.8g Pineapple
Calcium 13mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Iron 0.29mg 1.48mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 12mg 13mg Pineapple cake
Phosphorus 8mg 82mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 109mg 112mg Pineapple cake
Sodium 1mg 319mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.31mg Pineapple cake
Copper 0.11mg 0.087mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg 0.35mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 9.4µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 58IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 62µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 47.8mg 1.2mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.156mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.19mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.202mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.034mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg 26µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 0.019mg 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.147mg Pineapple cake
Leucine 0.024mg 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.026mg 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.012mg 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.173mg Pineapple cake
Valine 0.024mg 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.01mg 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.009g 2.915g Pineapple
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 5.194g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 3.282g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Pineapple cake
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.906g)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.