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Pineapple vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pineapple and Purple mangosteen

  • Purple mangosteen has less Vitamin C, Manganese, and Vitamin B6 than Pineapple.
  • Pineapple covers your daily need of Vitamin C 50% more than Purple mangosteen.
  • Pineapple has 9 times more Manganese than Purple mangosteen. While Pineapple has 0.927mg of Manganese, Purple 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.
Contains more Potassium +127.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +59.4%
Contains more Manganese +808.8%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Iron - 0.3
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Phosphorus - 8
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 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Potassium +127.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +59.4%
Contains more Manganese +808.8%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Iron - 0.3
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Phosphorus - 8

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 A +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1548.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +565.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Folate +72.2%
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 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1548.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +565.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Folate +72.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.7%
Contains more Other +37.5%
Contains more Fats +383.3%
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Equal in Water - 80.94
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 Protein +31.7%
Contains more Other +37.5%
Contains more Fats +383.3%
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Equal in Water - 80.94

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 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. Purple 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.