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

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Important differences between Icing and Heart of palm

  • Icing has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, however, Heart of palm is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C.
  • Heart of palm's daily need coverage for Copper is 72% more.
  • Heart of palm contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Hearts of palm, raw.

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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 +500%
Contains more Iron +956.3%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +677.8%
Contains more Potassium +5211.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +5228.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +956.3%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +677.8%
Contains more Potassium +5211.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +5228.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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.
Icing
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Contains more Vitamin E +206%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +206%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +8015%
Contains more Carbs +165.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +361.2%
Contains more Other +145.7%
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Fats +8015%
Contains more Carbs +165.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +361.2%
Contains more Other +145.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8833.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8833.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 24.11g Icing
Protein 0g 2.7g Heart of palm
Fats 16.23g 0.2g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 25.61g Icing
Calories 418kcal 115kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g 17.16g Heart of palm
Fiber 0g 1.5g Heart of palm
Calcium 3mg 18mg Heart of palm
Iron 0.16mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 1mg 10mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 18mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 34mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 184mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 0.07mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 0IU 68IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.5mg Icing
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.05mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.18mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.055mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 8µg 24µg Heart of palm
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 0.046g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 0.005g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.089g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Icing Heart of palm
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
12%
Icing
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.928g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/nutrients
  2. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.