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Heart of palm vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Heart of palm and Tuna Bluefin

  • Heart of palm has more Copper, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 453% more than Heart of palm.
  • Tuna Bluefin has 6 times less Copper than Heart of palm. Heart of palm has 0.644mg of Copper, while Tuna Bluefin has 0.11mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains more Potassium +459.1%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Zinc +384.4%
Contains more Copper +485.5%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.9%
Contains more Selenium +6585.7%
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 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains more Potassium +459.1%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Zinc +384.4%
Contains more Copper +485.5%
Contains more Magnesium +540%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.9%
Contains more Selenium +6585.7%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +3605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1071.1%
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 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +3605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1071.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Protein +1007.8%
Contains more Fats +3040%
Contains more Other +137.2%
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Protein +1007.8%
Contains more Fats +3040%
Contains more Other +137.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40960%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1971.9%
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40960%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1971.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Net carbs 24.11g 0g Heart of palm
Protein 2.7g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 0.2g 6.28g Tuna Bluefin
Carbs 25.61g 0g Heart of palm
Calories 115kcal 184kcal Tuna Bluefin
Sugar 17.16g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 1.5g 0g Heart of palm
Calcium 18mg 10mg Heart of palm
Iron 1.69mg 1.31mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 10mg 64mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 140mg 326mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 1806mg 323mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 50mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 0.77mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.644mg 0.11mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.02mg Tuna Bluefin
Selenium 0.7µg 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 68IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.306mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.525mg Heart of palm
Folate 24µg 2µg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.046g 1.612g Heart of palm
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 2.053g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 1.844g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Tuna Bluefin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.566g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.