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Quince vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between quince and pineapple cake

  • Quince is higher in vitamin C, yet pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, calcium, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 12748% more than quince.
  • Quince contains 13 times more vitamin C than pineapple cake. While quince contains 15mg of vitamin C, pineapple cake contains only 1.2mg.
  • The amount of sodium in quince is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Quinces, raw and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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.
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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +990.9%
Contains more IronIron +111.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +382.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1466.7%

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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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% 0.67% 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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +764900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +495%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +159.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +775%
Contains more FatsFats +12000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +230.1%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14327.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6464%

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 cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 153mg 12748%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.282g 22%
Fats 0.1g 12.1g 18%
Selenium 0.6µg 9.4µg 16%
Vitamin C 15mg 1.2mg 15%
Manganese 0.35mg 15%
Sodium 4mg 319mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 5.194g 13%
Saturated fat 0.01g 2.915g 13%
Calories 57kcal 319kcal 13%
Carbs 15.3g 50.5g 12%
Calcium 11mg 120mg 11%
Iron 0.7mg 1.48mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.156mg 10%
Phosphorus 17mg 82mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg 7%
Vitamin A 2µg 62µg 7%
Folate 3µg 26µg 6%
Protein 0.4g 3.5g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.19mg 6%
Copper 0.13mg 0.087mg 5%
Fiber 1.9g 0.8g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Potassium 197mg 112mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.202mg 2%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.31mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 13.4g 49.7g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince Pineapple cake
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.905g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.