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Pineapple vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pineapple and Taco different?

  • Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, and Manganese, while Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin K, and Iron.
  • Pineapple covers your daily need of Vitamin C 53% more than Taco.
  • Pineapple contains 4 times more Manganese than Taco. Pineapple contains 0.927mg of Manganese, while Taco contains 0.249mg.
  • Pineapple is lower in Sodium.

Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types were used 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +272.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +584.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.7%
Contains more IronIron +310.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1358.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2125%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9100%

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% 3.5% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
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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 1.3% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11850%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2085.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +481.8%
~equal in Folate ~19µg

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
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +50.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1540.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10483.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.3%
Contains more OtherOther +613.6%

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
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +33830.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7505%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1397.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +765%
Contains more FructoseFructose +606.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Taco Opinion
Calories 50kcal 226kcal Taco
Protein 0.54g 8.86g Taco
Fats 0.12g 12.7g Taco
Vitamin C 47.8mg 0.4mg Pineapple
Net carbs 11.72g 15.95g Taco
Carbs 13.12g 19.85g Taco
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Pineapple
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Magnesium 12mg 32mg Taco
Calcium 13mg 89mg Taco
Potassium 109mg 209mg Taco
Iron 0.29mg 1.19mg Taco
Sugar 9.85g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 1.4g 3.9g Taco
Copper 0.11mg 0.077mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 1.75mg Taco
Starch 0g 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 8mg 178mg Taco
Sodium 1mg 397mg Pineapple
Vitamin A 58IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A 3µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.927mg 0.249mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.05mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.09mg Pineapple
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 0.7µg 15.3µg Taco
Folate 18µg 19µg Taco
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Pineapple
Choline 5.5mg 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 0.009g 4.384g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 3.042g Taco
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
Fructose 2.12g 0.3g Pineapple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.375g)

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.