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Pizza vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pizza and Pineapple

  • Pizza is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Pineapple is higher in Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Pineapple covers your daily Vitamin C needs 52% more than Pizza.
  • Pizza contains 598 times more Sodium than Pineapple. While Pizza contains 598mg of Sodium, Pineapple contains only 1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.

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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.
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1346.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.8%
Contains more IronIron +755.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1016.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.11mg

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.
Pizza
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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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +517.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +509.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +665%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +857.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2009.3%
Contains more FatsFats +7975%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154%
Contains more OtherOther +1000%
Contains more WaterWater +99.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19961.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4102.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2895%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +121.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +112%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza Pineapple
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 Pizza Pineapple Opinion
Calories 266kcal 50kcal Pizza
Protein 11.39g 0.54g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 0.12g Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Net carbs 31.03g 11.72g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 13.12g Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Pineapple
Magnesium 24mg 12mg Pizza
Calcium 188mg 13mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 109mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 0.29mg Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 9.85g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 1.4g Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Zinc 1.34mg 0.12mg Pizza
Starch 26.95g 0g Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 8mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 1mg Pineapple
Vitamin A 358IU 58IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg 3µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.02mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 19.9µg 0.1µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.079mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.032mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.5mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.112mg Pineapple
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 0.7µg Pizza
Folate 93µg 18µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0g Pineapple
Choline 16.4mg 5.5mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.465g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 0.013g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.04g Pizza
Tryptophan 0.005mg Pineapple
Threonine 0.41mg 0.019mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.019mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.024mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.026mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.012mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.021mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.024mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.01mg Pizza
Fructose 1g 2.12g Pineapple
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Pineapple
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
33%
Pizza
20%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.456g)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients
  2. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.