Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Candy bar vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are candy bar and heart of palm different?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, copper, folate, and fiber; however, heart of palm is richer in potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11707% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 102 times more saturated fat than heart of palm. While candy bar contains 4.678g of saturated fat, heart of palm contains only 0.046g.
  • Heart of palm has a lower glycemic index (32) than candy bar (51).

Candies, peanut bar and Hearts of palm, raw are the varieties used in this article.

Infographic

Candy bar vs Heart of palm infographic
Infographic link

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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 +1000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +571.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +343.7%
Contains more IronIron +74.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
~equal in Zinc ~3.73mg

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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 EVitamin E +720%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +780.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18788.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +474.1%
Contains more FatsFats +16750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.1%
Contains more WaterWater +4243.8%
Contains more OtherOther +10.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 +334320%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11866.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candy bar 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Heart of palm DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.81mg 11707%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.089g 70%
Manganese 1.243mg 54%
Fats 33.7g 0.2g 52%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.9mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.005g 42%
Potassium 407mg 1806mg 41%
Protein 15.5g 2.7g 26%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.5mg 24%
Magnesium 110mg 10mg 24%
Phosphorus 308mg 140mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.046g 21%
Calories 522kcal 115kcal 20%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 17%
Copper 0.774mg 0.644mg 14%
Folate 75µg 24µg 13%
Fiber 4.1g 1.5g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Iron 0.97mg 1.69mg 9%
Selenium 4.7µg 0.7µg 7%
Carbs 47.4g 25.61g 7%
Calcium 78mg 18mg 6%
Sodium 156mg 14mg 6%
Choline 29.4mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.18mg 3%
Zinc 3.94mg 3.73mg 2%
Net carbs 43.3g 24.11g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 17.16g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Heart of palm
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
2748%
Candy bar
24%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.632g)
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?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.