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Pineapple vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pineapple and Seaweed

  • Pineapple has more Vitamin C, and Manganese, while Seaweed has more Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 54% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 16 times less Vitamin C than Pineapple. Pineapple contains 47.8mg of Vitamin C, while Seaweed contains 3mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pineapple is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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.
Pineapple
Pineapple
3
:
7
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Manganese +363.5%
Contains more Calcium +1192.3%
Contains more Iron +882.8%
Contains more Magnesium +908.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +425%
Contains more Zinc +925%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Pineapple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Manganese +363.5%
Contains more Calcium +1192.3%
Contains more Iron +882.8%
Contains more Magnesium +908.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +425%
Contains more Zinc +925%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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.
Pineapple
Pineapple
4
:
6
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Vitamin C +1493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.4%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +9328.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.47
Pineapple
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%
Seaweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin C +1493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.4%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +9328.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pineapple
Pineapple
2
:
3
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Protein +211.1%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +2904.5%
Equal in Water - 81.58
Pineapple
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Protein +211.1%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +2904.5%
Equal in Water - 81.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pineapple
Pineapple
1
:
2
Seaweed
Seaweed
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +653.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%
Pineapple
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +653.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 8.27g Pineapple
Protein 0.54g 1.68g Seaweed
Fats 0.12g 0.56g Seaweed
Carbs 13.12g 9.57g Pineapple
Calories 50kcal 43kcal Pineapple
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g Pineapple
Calcium 13mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 0.29mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 12mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 8mg 42mg Seaweed
Potassium 109mg 89mg Pineapple
Sodium 1mg 233mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.11mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.927mg 0.2mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 58IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 47.8mg 3mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.05mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.47mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.002mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 0.7µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.019mg 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.024mg 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.026mg 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.012mg 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.024mg 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.01mg 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0.247g Pineapple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.047g Seaweed

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.238g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.