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Pineapple vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pineapple and Whey

  • Pineapple has more Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Whey is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Pineapple covers your daily Vitamin C needs 53% more than Whey.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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
5
:
5
Whey
Whey
Contains more Iron +383.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +2650%
Contains more Manganese +92600%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +475%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains more Selenium +1800%
Equal in Zinc - 0.13
Pineapple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +383.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +2650%
Contains more Manganese +92600%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +475%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains more Selenium +1800%
Equal in Zinc - 0.13

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
9
:
3
Whey
Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +47700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +575.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +47700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +575.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pineapple
Pineapple
1
:
4
Whey
Whey
Contains more Carbs +155.3%
Contains more Protein +57.4%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +140.9%
Equal in Water - 93.12
Pineapple
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Carbs +155.3%
Contains more Protein +57.4%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +140.9%
Equal in Water - 93.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pineapple
Pineapple
2
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +669.2%
Pineapple
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +669.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Whey Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 5.14g Pineapple
Protein 0.54g 0.85g Whey
Fats 0.12g 0.36g Whey
Carbs 13.12g 5.14g Pineapple
Calories 50kcal 27kcal Pineapple
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g 5.14g Whey
Fiber 1.4g 0g Pineapple
Calcium 13mg 47mg Whey
Iron 0.29mg 0.06mg Pineapple
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Pineapple
Phosphorus 8mg 46mg Whey
Potassium 109mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 1mg 54mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 0.13mg Whey
Copper 0.11mg 0.004mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg 0.001mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin A 58IU 12IU Pineapple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 47.8mg 0.1mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.036mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.074mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.031mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg 1µg Pineapple
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.019mg 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.024mg 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.026mg 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.012mg 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.024mg 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.01mg 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0.23g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.1g Whey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.011g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.