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

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Differences between Heart of palm and Tapioca

  • Heart of palm has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Fiber, while Tapioca has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Heart of palm's daily need coverage for Copper is 70% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.

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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 +2716.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +1257.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +965.7%
Contains more Copper +5266.7%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%
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 32% 3% 9% 36% 12% 16% 10% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +2716.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +1257.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +965.7%
Contains more Copper +5266.7%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2354.5%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 10% 0% 27% 3% 8% 33% 2% 17% 8% 3% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2354.5%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Other +126.1%
Contains more Fats +735%
Equal in Protein - 2.88
Equal in Water - 75.01
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
3% 2% 20% 75%
Protein: 2.88 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 19.56 g
Water: 75.01 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Other +126.1%
Contains more Fats +735%
Equal in Protein - 2.88
Equal in Water - 75.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8940%
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.991 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.061 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8940%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Tapioca Opinion
Net carbs 24.11g 19.56g Heart of palm
Protein 2.7g 2.88g Tapioca
Fats 0.2g 1.67g Tapioca
Carbs 25.61g 19.56g Heart of palm
Calories 115kcal 105kcal Heart of palm
Sugar 17.16g Tapioca
Fiber 1.5g 0g Heart of palm
Calcium 18mg 105mg Tapioca
Iron 1.69mg 0.06mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Tapioca
Phosphorus 140mg 82mg Heart of palm
Potassium 1806mg 133mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 121mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 0.35mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.644mg 0.012mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.007mg Tapioca
Selenium 0.7µg 2µg Tapioca
Vitamin A 68IU 160IU Tapioca
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 47µg Tapioca
Vitamin E 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Tapioca
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg Tapioca
Vitamin C 8mg 0.7mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.03mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.143mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.075mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.277mg Tapioca
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.033mg Heart of palm
Folate 24µg 4µg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Tapioca
Tryptophan 0.041mg Tapioca
Threonine 0.13mg Tapioca
Isoleucine 0.173mg Tapioca
Leucine 0.282mg Tapioca
Lysine 0.228mg Tapioca
Methionine 0.073mg Tapioca
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Tapioca
Valine 0.192mg Tapioca
Histidine 0.078mg Tapioca
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.046g 0.991g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.452g Tapioca
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.061g Heart of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Tapioca
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
12%
Tapioca
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
13%
Tapioca

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.945g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tapioca - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169612/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.