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Pineapple vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pineapple and ricotta

  • Pineapple has more vitamin C, manganese, and copper; however, ricotta has more selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 53% more.
  • Pineapple has 155 times more manganese than ricotta. Pineapple has 0.927mg of manganese, while ricotta has 0.006mg.
  • Pineapple is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pineapple has a higher glycemic index than ricotta.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more CopperCopper +423.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1492.3%
Contains more IronIron +31%
Contains more ZincZinc +866.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1875%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~equal in Potassium ~105mg

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% 1% 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 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +507.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +509.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +218.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.213mg

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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +331.6%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1985.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10716.7%
Contains more OtherOther +363.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 21% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +862.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Ricotta DV% diff.
Vitamin C 47.8mg 0mg 53%
Manganese 0.927mg 0.006mg 40%
Saturated fat 0.009g 8.295g 38%
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg 26%
Phosphorus 8mg 158mg 21%
Protein 0.54g 11.26g 21%
Fats 0.12g 12.98g 20%
Calcium 13mg 207mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.195mg 13%
Vitamin A 3µg 120µg 13%
Copper 0.11mg 0.021mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 3.627g 9%
Zinc 0.12mg 1.16mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.013mg 6%
Calories 50kcal 174kcal 6%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.043mg 5%
Sodium 1mg 84mg 4%
Carbs 13.12g 3.04g 3%
Fructose 2.12g 3%
Choline 5.5mg 17.5mg 2%
Folate 18µg 12µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.385g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.104mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Iron 0.29mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Net carbs 11.72g 3.04g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 11mg 0%
Potassium 109mg 105mg 0%
Sugar 9.85g 0.27g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.213mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 0.024mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.024mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.286g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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.
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.