Bamboo shoots vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Bamboo shoots and Hearts of palm?
- Bamboo shoots are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Copper, yet Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, and Folate.
- Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for Manganese is 49% more.
- Bamboo shoots have 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Hearts of palm. While Bamboo shoots have 0.15mg of Vitamin B1, Hearts of palm have only 0.011mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Bamboo shoots are lower.
We used Bamboo shoots, raw and Hearts of palm, canned types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +201.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +346.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +526% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +432.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +990.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +97.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +457.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
2.52 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
4.62 g
Water:
90.2 g
Other:
2.04 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.52g
~equal in
Water
~90.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.202 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1371.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 27kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 2.52g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.62g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 7.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 3g | 2.22g |
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| Carbs | 5.2g | 4.62g |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 58mg |
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| Potassium | 533mg | 177mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 3.13mg |
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| Sugar | 3g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.133mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 59mg | 65mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 426mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 1.394mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.437mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.126mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.022mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 39µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g | 0.13g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.007g | 0.103g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.202g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.097mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0.101mg |
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| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0.169mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.091mg |
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| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0.042mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0.098mg |
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| Valine | 0.106mg | 0.114mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.055mg |
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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
13%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)