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

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Differences between breadfruit and heart of palm

  • Breadfruit has more vitamin C and fiber, while heart of palm has more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Heart of palm's daily need coverage for copper is 62% higher.
  • Heart of palm contains 4 times less vitamin C than breadfruit. Breadfruit contains 29mg of vitamin C, while heart of palm contains 8mg.
  • Heart of palm has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of heart of palm is 32, while the glycemic index of breadfruit is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Breadfruit, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 5.1% 43% 20% 28% 3.3% 13% 0.26% 7.8% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.4% 159% 63% 215% 102% 60% 1.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +268.6%
Contains more IronIron +213%
Contains more CopperCopper +666.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3008.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 97% 0% 2% 0% 28% 6.9% 17% 27% 23% 0% 1.3% 11% 5.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 1% 10% 0% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +710%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.9mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 71%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 27.12 g
Water: 70.65 g
Other: 0.93 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 FatsFats +15%
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.3%
Contains more OtherOther +114%
~equal in Carbs ~25.61g
~equal in Water ~69.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 23% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.066 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +580%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.046g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Breadfruit Heart of palm DV% diff.
Copper 0.084mg 0.644mg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.81mg 55%
Potassium 490mg 1806mg 39%
Zinc 0.12mg 3.73mg 33%
Vitamin C 29mg 8mg 23%
Phosphorus 30mg 140mg 16%
Iron 0.54mg 1.69mg 14%
Fiber 4.9g 1.5g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.18mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.457mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.05mg 5%
Magnesium 25mg 10mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.5mg 3%
Folate 14µg 24µg 3%
Protein 1.07g 2.7g 3%
Manganese 0.06mg 3%
Choline 9.8mg 0mg 2%
Calories 103kcal 115kcal 1%
Sodium 2mg 14mg 1%
Carbs 27.12g 25.61g 1%
Fats 0.23g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 22.22g 24.11g N/A
Calcium 17mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 11g 17.16g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.9mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.048g 0.046g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 0.005g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.066g 0.089g 0%
Threonine 0.052mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.064mg 0%
Leucine 0.065mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.01mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Breadfruit Heart of palm
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Breadfruit
24%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Breadfruit
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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. Breadfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171714/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.