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Heart of palm vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Heart of palm and Butterfinger

  • Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Butterfinger has more Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Heart of palm's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 57% higher.
  • Butterfinger contains 8 times less Potassium than Heart of palm. Heart of palm contains 1806mg of Potassium, while Butterfinger contains 220mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Heart of palm is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar.

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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 Iron +113.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +720.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +273%
Contains more Copper +233.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +380%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
Contains more Iron +113.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +720.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +273%
Contains more Copper +233.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +380%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1073.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +244%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.3%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 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 0% 35% 0% 0% 31% 15% 50% 23% 16% 22% 5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1073.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +244%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.3%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +5550.4%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +9350%
Contains more Carbs +184.7%
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Water +5550.4%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +9350%
Contains more Carbs +184.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102280%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3455.1%
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.164 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102280%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3455.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Butterfinger Opinion
Net carbs 24.11g 70.9g Butterfinger
Protein 2.7g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 0.2g 18.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 25.61g 72.9g Butterfinger
Calories 115kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Sugar 17.16g 45.9g Heart of palm
Fiber 1.5g 2g Butterfinger
Calcium 18mg 36mg Butterfinger
Iron 1.69mg 0.79mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 10mg 48mg Butterfinger
Phosphorus 140mg 97mg Heart of palm
Potassium 1806mg 220mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 230mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 1mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.644mg 0.193mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin A 68IU 0IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0.5mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.062mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.069mg Heart of palm
Folate 24µg 28µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0g 0.04g Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.046g 9.5g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 3.164g Butterfinger

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Heart of palm Butterfinger
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
26%
Heart of palm
17%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/nutrients
  2. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/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.