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

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Summary of differences between Heart of palm and Tarragon

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Phosphorus in Tarragon is higher than in Heart of palm.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need of Iron 383% more than Heart of palm.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hearts of palm, raw and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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 -77.4%
Contains more Calcium +6227.8%
Contains more Iron +1811.2%
Contains more Magnesium +3370%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.6%
Contains more Potassium +67.2%
Contains more Selenium +528.6%
Equal in Zinc - 3.9
Equal in Copper - 0.677
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 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
Contains more Calcium +6227.8%
Contains more Iron +1811.2%
Contains more Magnesium +3370%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.6%
Contains more Potassium +67.2%
Contains more Selenium +528.6%
Equal in Zinc - 3.9
Equal in Copper - 0.677

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 +6076.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +643.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +894.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.5%
Contains more Folate +1041.7%
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 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6076.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +643.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +894.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.5%
Contains more Folate +1041.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +797.9%
Contains more Protein +743.3%
Contains more Fats +3520%
Contains more Carbs +96.1%
Contains more Other +504.5%
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more Water +797.9%
Contains more Protein +743.3%
Contains more Fats +3520%
Contains more Carbs +96.1%
Contains more Other +504.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9380%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4055.1%
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9380%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4055.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 24.11g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 2.7g 22.77g Tarragon
Fats 0.2g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 25.61g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 115kcal 295kcal Tarragon
Sugar 17.16g Tarragon
Fiber 1.5g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 18mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 1.69mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 10mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 140mg 313mg Tarragon
Potassium 1806mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 14mg 62mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.644mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 0.7µg 4.4µg Tarragon
Vitamin A 68IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 8mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 24µg 274µg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 0.046g 1.881g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Tarragon
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
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.835g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/nutrients
  2. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.