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Quince vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Quince and Pineapple

  • Quince has more Iron, however, Pineapple has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 36% more.
  • Quince has 2 times more Iron than Pineapple. Quince has 0.7mg of Iron, while Pineapple has 0.29mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Quinces, raw 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.
Quince
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
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 PotassiumPotassium +80.7%
Contains more IronIron +141.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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.
Quince
0
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 50% 2.4% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 CVitamin C +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.032mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
2
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.6%
Contains more OtherOther +81.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
~equal in Water ~86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
2
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 +176.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.009g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Pineapple Opinion
Calories 57kcal 50kcal Quince
Protein 0.4g 0.54g Pineapple
Fats 0.1g 0.12g Pineapple
Vitamin C 15mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Net carbs 13.4g 11.72g Quince
Carbs 15.3g 13.12g Quince
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Pineapple
Calcium 11mg 13mg Pineapple
Potassium 197mg 109mg Quince
Iron 0.7mg 0.29mg Quince
Sugar 9.85g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 1.4g Quince
Copper 0.13mg 0.11mg Quince
Zinc 0.04mg 0.12mg Pineapple
Phosphorus 17mg 8mg Quince
Sodium 4mg 1mg Pineapple
Vitamin A 40IU 58IU Pineapple
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.079mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.032mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.5mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.112mg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pineapple
Folate 3µg 18µg Pineapple
Choline 5.5mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.013g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.04g Quince
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 Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
6%
Quince
20%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.