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Pineapple vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pineapple and Spaghetti?

  • Pineapple is higher in Vitamin C, and Manganese, yet Spaghetti is higher in Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 53% more.
  • Pineapple has 18 times more Sugar than Spaghetti. While Pineapple has 9.85g of Sugar, Spaghetti has only 0.56g.

We used Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +147.7%
Contains more Manganese +187.9%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +625%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Selenium +26300%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Copper - 0.1
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 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +147.7%
Contains more Manganese +187.9%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +625%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Selenium +26300%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Protein +974.1%
Contains more Fats +675%
Contains more Carbs +135.2%
Contains more Other +27.3%
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Protein +974.1%
Contains more Fats +675%
Contains more Carbs +135.2%
Contains more Other +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +907.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +715%
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +907.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +715%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +6555.6%
Contains more Glucose +4225%
Contains more Fructose +6966.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
61% 18% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.99 g
Glucose: 1.73 g
Fructose: 2.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +6555.6%
Contains more Glucose +4225%
Contains more Fructose +6966.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 0.54g 5.8g Spaghetti
Fats 0.12g 0.93g Spaghetti
Carbs 13.12g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 50kcal 158kcal Spaghetti
Starch 0g 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 2.12g 0.03g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.4g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 13mg 7mg Pineapple
Iron 0.29mg 0.5mg Spaghetti
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 8mg 58mg Spaghetti
Potassium 109mg 44mg Pineapple
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.12mg 0.51mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.11mg 0.1mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg 0.322mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 58IU 0IU Pineapple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.06mg Spaghetti
Vitamin C 47.8mg 0mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.4mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.112mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.049mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg 7µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.019mg 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.024mg 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.026mg 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.012mg 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.024mg 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.01mg 0.132mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0.176g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.131g Spaghetti
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.326g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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