Taro vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taro and pineapple
- Taro is richer in vitamin E, potassium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, and copper, yet pineapple is richer in vitamin C and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pineapple is 48% higher.
- Taro contains 119 times more vitamin E than pineapple. Taro contains 2.38mg of vitamin E, while pineapple contains 0.02mg.
- Taro has a lower glycemic index than pineapple.
Food types used in this article are Taro, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +442.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +950% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +142% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +214.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +962.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 47.8mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.927mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.02mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 109mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.112mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.4g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 8mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 13.12g | 4% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 50kcal | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.12g | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.29mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.54g | 2% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 5.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Folate | 22µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 11.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +445.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +107.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78% |
