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Potato vs. Pineapple juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between potatoes and pineapple juice

  • Potatoes have more vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B3, while pineapple juice has more vitamin C and manganese.
  • Pineapple juice's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 27% higher.
  • Pineapple juice contains 11 times less fiber than potatoes. Potatoes contain 2.1g of fiber, while pineapple juice contains 0.2g.
  • Pineapple juice has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pineapple juice is 47, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid.

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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.
Potato
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.9% 11% 12% 23% 3% 3.4% 0.26% 66% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +226.9%
Contains more IronIron +161.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +612.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg

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.
Potato
7
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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
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 146% 0% 0.4% 0% 15% 4.8% 3.7% 3.4% 23% 0% 0.75% 14% 1.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +433.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +426.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
3
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 12.87 g
Water: 86.37 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +469.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.9%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
~equal in Water ~86.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
0
36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
13% 22% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +600%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.042g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
15% 47% 38%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.53 g
Glucose: 4.65 g
Fructose: 3.81 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +800%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1400%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1365.4%
~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.
Potato Pineapple juice
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Pineapple juice DV% diff.
Vitamin C 19.7mg 43.8mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.1mg 15%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.504mg 13%
Potassium 425mg 130mg 9%
Fiber 2.1g 0.2g 8%
Phosphorus 57mg 8mg 7%
Iron 0.81mg 0.31mg 6%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.056mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.199mg 5%
Copper 0.11mg 0.069mg 5%
Fructose 0.26g 3.81g 4%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Protein 2.05g 0.36g 3%
Choline 12.1mg 3.3mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.058mg 2%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.11mg 2%
Carbs 17.49g 12.87g 2%
Calories 77kcal 53kcal 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.021mg 1%
Vitamin K 2µg 0.3µg 1%
Folate 15µg 18µg 1%
Fats 0.09g 0.12g 0%
Net carbs 15.39g 12.67g N/A
Calcium 12mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0.82g 9.98g N/A
Sodium 6mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.02mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0.008g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0.014g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.042g 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Pineapple juice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Potato
16%
Pineapple juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
13%
Pineapple juice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.16g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/nutrients
  2. Pineapple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168187/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.