Pineapple vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pineapple and brown rice
- Pineapple has more vitamin C; however, brown rice is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, magnesium, and zinc.
- Pineapple covers your daily need for vitamin C, 53% more than brown rice.
- Pineapple has 41 times more sugar than brown rice. While pineapple has 9.85g of sugar, brown rice has only 0.24g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
Contains more IronIron | +93.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +491.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1187.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5700% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +750% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +412.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.4% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +67.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.54 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
13.12 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
0.22 g
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +407.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +708.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95% |
Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.009 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.04 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2738.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +815% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
5.99 g
Glucose:
1.73 g
Fructose:
2.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2395.8% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 47.8mg | 0mg | 53% |
Phosphorus | 8mg | 103mg | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 2.561mg | 13% |
Selenium | 0.1µg | 5.8µg | 10% |
Starch | 0g | 24.79g | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.178mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 39mg | 6% |
Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
Calories | 50kcal | 123kcal | 4% |
Carbs | 13.12g | 25.58g | 4% |
Protein | 0.54g | 2.74g | 4% |
Fructose | 2.12g | 0g | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.069mg | 3% |
Iron | 0.29mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0.366g | 2% |
Manganese | 0.927mg | 0.974mg | 2% |
Folate | 18µg | 9µg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.009g | 0.26g | 1% |
Fiber | 1.4g | 1.6g | 1% |
Fats | 0.12g | 0.97g | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
Potassium | 109mg | 86mg | 1% |
Calcium | 13mg | 3mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.369g | 1% |
Choline | 5.5mg | 9.2mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 11.72g | 23.98g | N/A |
Sugar | 9.85g | 0.24g | N/A |
Copper | 0.11mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.024mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.026mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.024mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%

13%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%

32%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.251g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.61g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
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.