Arrowroot vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are arrowroot and heart of palm different?
- Arrowroot is higher in folate, vitamin B1, and iron; however, heart of palm is richer in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 79% higher.
- Arrowroot contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than heart of palm. While arrowroot contains 0.143mg of vitamin B1, heart of palm contains only 0.05mg.
- Heart of palm has a lower glycemic index (32) than arrowroot (58).
Arrowroot, raw and Hearts of palm, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +297.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +432.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +492.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +186% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +204.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.1% |
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Fats
~0.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.089g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 24µg | 79% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.644mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.81mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 1806mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 3.73mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.18mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.69mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 140mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 25.61g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 65kcal | 115kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 2.7g | 3% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 24.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.046g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.089g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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