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Sugar vs. Pineapple juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sugar and Pineapple juice

  • Pineapple juice is richer than Sugar in Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pineapple juice is 49% higher.
  • Sugar contains 10 times more Sugar than Pineapple juice. Sugar contains 99.8g of Sugar, while Pineapple juice contains 9.98g.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, granulated 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.
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +520%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6400%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +885.7%
Contains more Manganese +12500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 12% 9% 4% 12% 1% 3% 24% 66% 1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +520%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6400%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +885.7%
Contains more Manganese +12500%

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.
Sugar
0
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 1% 1% 0% 146% 15% 5% 4% 4% 24% 14% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +676.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +431750%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 Carbs +676.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +431750%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +6422.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 Sucrose +6422.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Pineapple juice Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 12.67g Sugar
Protein 0g 0.36g Pineapple juice
Fats 0g 0.12g Pineapple juice
Carbs 99.98g 12.87g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 53kcal Sugar
Fructose 0g 3.81g Pineapple juice
Sugar 99.8g 9.98g Pineapple juice
Fiber 0g 0.2g Pineapple juice
Calcium 1mg 13mg Pineapple juice
Iron 0.05mg 0.31mg Pineapple juice
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Pineapple juice
Phosphorus 0mg 8mg Pineapple juice
Potassium 2mg 130mg Pineapple juice
Sodium 1mg 2mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.11mg Pineapple juice
Copper 0.007mg 0.069mg Pineapple juice
Manganese 0.004mg 0.504mg Pineapple juice
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Pineapple juice
Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin C 0mg 43.8mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.058mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.021mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.199mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.056mg Pineapple juice
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg Pineapple juice
Folate 0µg 18µg Pineapple juice
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Pineapple juice
Saturated Fat 0g 0.008g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.014g Pineapple juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.042g Pineapple juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar Pineapple juice
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
0%
Sugar
18%
Pineapple juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
13%
Pineapple juice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 89.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.