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Potato salad vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato salad and Pineapple

  • Potato salad has more Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Pineapple covers your daily Vitamin C needs 42% more than Potato salad.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +133%
Contains more Zinc +158.3%
Contains more Selenium +4000%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +817.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +133%
Contains more Zinc +158.3%
Contains more Selenium +4000%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +817.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.11

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 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +378%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.079
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +378%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.079

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +396.3%
Contains more Fats +6733.3%
Contains more Other +786.4%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Water +13.2%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +396.3%
Contains more Fats +6733.3%
Contains more Other +786.4%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Water +13.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18976.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9242.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18976.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9242.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 11.72g Pineapple
Protein 2.68g 0.54g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 0.12g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 13.12g Pineapple
Calories 143kcal 50kcal Potato salad
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g Pineapple
Calcium 19mg 13mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0.29mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 8mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 109mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.31mg 0.12mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.11mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 4.1µg 0.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 58IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 3µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 10mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.079mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.032mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.5mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.213mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.112mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 18µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.005mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg 0.019mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.019mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg 0.024mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg 0.026mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0.012mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.021mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg 0.024mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg 0.01mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.013g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.04g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Pineapple
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
14%
Potato salad
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.