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Pineapple vs. Rambutan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pineapple and Rambutan?

  • Pineapple is higher in Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, yet Rambutan is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 48% more.
  • Pineapple has 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Rambutan. While Pineapple has 0.079mg of Vitamin B1, Rambutan has only 0.013mg.

We used Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Rambutan, canned, syrup pack types in this article.

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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 Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +159.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +170.3%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
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 7% 14% 5% 4% 4% 2% 3% 22% 45% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +159.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +170.3%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%

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 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +875.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +507.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.4%
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 1% 0% 0% 17% 4% 6% 26% 2% 5% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +875.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +507.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +59.1%
Equal in Water - 78.04
Equal in Other - 0.23
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +59.1%
Equal in Water - 78.04
Equal in Other - 0.23

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple Rambutan
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 Rambutan Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 19.97g Rambutan
Protein 0.54g 0.65g Rambutan
Fats 0.12g 0.21g Rambutan
Carbs 13.12g 20.87g Rambutan
Calories 50kcal 82kcal Rambutan
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g Rambutan
Fiber 1.4g 0.9g Pineapple
Calcium 13mg 22mg Rambutan
Iron 0.29mg 0.35mg Rambutan
Magnesium 12mg 7mg Pineapple
Phosphorus 8mg 9mg Rambutan
Potassium 109mg 42mg Pineapple
Sodium 1mg 11mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.08mg Pineapple
Copper 0.11mg 0.066mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg 0.343mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg Pineapple
Vitamin A 58IU 3IU Pineapple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 47.8mg 4.9mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.013mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.022mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.352mg Rambutan
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.018mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.02mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg 8µg Pineapple
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 Rambutan
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 Rambutan
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%
Rambutan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
10%
Rambutan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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 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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.