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Pineapple vs. Mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pineapple and Mangosteen

  • Mangosteen has less Vitamin C, Manganese, and Vitamin B6 than Pineapple.
  • Pineapple covers your daily need of Vitamin C 50% more than Mangosteen.
  • Pineapple has 9 times more Manganese than Mangosteen. While Pineapple has 0.927mg of Manganese, Mangosteen has only 0.102mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 3.6% 4.2% 11% 23% 5.7% 3.4% 0.91% 13% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +808.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Calcium ~12mg
~equal in Iron ~0.3mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~8mg

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% 3.5% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
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 9.7% 2.1% 0% 0% 14% 12% 5.4% 1.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1548.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +565.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.7%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%
Contains more FatsFats +383.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.5%
~equal in Water ~80.94g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Mangosteen Opinion
Calories 50kcal 73kcal Mangosteen
Protein 0.54g 0.41g Pineapple
Fats 0.12g 0.58g Mangosteen
Vitamin C 47.8mg 2.9mg Pineapple
Net carbs 11.72g 16.11g Mangosteen
Carbs 13.12g 17.91g Mangosteen
Magnesium 12mg 13mg Mangosteen
Calcium 13mg 12mg Pineapple
Potassium 109mg 48mg Pineapple
Iron 0.29mg 0.3mg Mangosteen
Sugar 9.85g Mangosteen
Fiber 1.4g 1.8g Mangosteen
Copper 0.11mg 0.069mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.21mg Mangosteen
Phosphorus 8mg 8mg
Sodium 1mg 7mg Pineapple
Vitamin A 58IU 35IU Pineapple
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg 0.102mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.054mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.054mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.286mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.032mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.018mg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pineapple
Folate 18µg 31µg Mangosteen
Choline 5.5mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.009g Mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Pineapple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g Pineapple
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
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Mangosteen
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
6%
Mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
7%
Mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.