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

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Summary of differences between Liver and Heart of palm

  • Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Zinc, while Heart of palm has more Potassium.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 778% more than Heart of palm.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 Iron +960.4%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.1%
Contains more Zinc +80.2%
Contains more Selenium +9542.9%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Potassium +1104%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.644
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +960.4%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.1%
Contains more Zinc +80.2%
Contains more Selenium +9542.9%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Potassium +1104%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.644

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.
Liver
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Contains more Vitamin A +26366.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +195%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +837.2%
Contains more Folate +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
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 A +26366.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +195%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +837.2%
Contains more Folate +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +863.7%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +581.1%
Contains more Other +32.7%
Equal in Water - 69.5
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 Protein +863.7%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +581.1%
Contains more Other +32.7%
Equal in Water - 69.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1079.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1079.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 24.11g Heart of palm
Protein 26.02g 2.7g Liver
Fats 4.4g 0.2g Liver
Carbs 3.76g 25.61g Heart of palm
Calories 165kcal 115kcal Liver
Sugar 17.16g Liver
Fiber 0g 1.5g Heart of palm
Calcium 10mg 18mg Heart of palm
Iron 17.92mg 1.69mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 10mg Liver
Phosphorus 241mg 140mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 49mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 6.72mg 3.73mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 0.7µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 68IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 3µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 23.6mg 8mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.05mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.18mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.9mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 163µg 24µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 1.41g 0.046g Heart of palm
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 0.005g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.089g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
397%
Liver
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.364g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.