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

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What are the main differences between Heart of palm and Caramel?

  • Heart of palm is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin C, yet Caramel is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Heart of palm's daily need coverage for Copper is 70% higher.
  • Heart of palm has 20 times more Vitamin C than Caramel. Heart of palm has 8mg of Vitamin C, while Caramel has 0.4mg.
  • Heart of palm contains less Sodium.

We used Hearts of palm, raw and Candies, caramels types in this comparison.

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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 +1107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.8%
Contains more Potassium +743.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +747.7%
Contains more Copper +3477.8%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +1107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.8%
Contains more Potassium +743.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +747.7%
Contains more Copper +3477.8%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%

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 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1346.4%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1346.4%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +717.6%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Contains more Protein +70.4%
Contains more Fats +3950%
Contains more Carbs +200.7%
Equal in Other - 1.8
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% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +717.6%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Contains more Protein +70.4%
Contains more Fats +3950%
Contains more Carbs +200.7%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30740%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3807.9%
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30740%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3807.9%

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 Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 24.11g 77g Caramel
Protein 2.7g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 0.2g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 25.61g 77g Caramel
Calories 115kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 17.16g 65.5g Heart of palm
Fiber 1.5g 0g Heart of palm
Calcium 18mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 1.69mg 0.14mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 140mg 114mg Heart of palm
Potassium 1806mg 214mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 245mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 0.44mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.644mg 0.018mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 68IU 42IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.46mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 8mg 0.4mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.148mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.056mg Heart of palm
Folate 24µg 4µg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.046g 2.476g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.