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Cassava vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cassava and Hearts of palm

  • Cassava has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Hearts of palm covers your daily Manganese needs 44% more than Cassava.
  • Hearts of palm contain 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Cassava. Cassava contains 0.087mg of Vitamin B1, while Hearts of palm contain 0.011mg.
  • Cassava has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cassava, raw and Hearts of palm, canned.

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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 Potassium +53.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Calcium +262.5%
Contains more Iron +1059.3%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.7%
Contains more Zinc +238.2%
Contains more Copper +33%
Contains more Manganese +263%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Contains more Potassium +53.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Calcium +262.5%
Contains more Iron +1059.3%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.7%
Contains more Zinc +238.2%
Contains more Copper +33%
Contains more Manganese +263%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 27% 3% 14% 9% 8% 6% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Folate +44.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +723.8%
Contains more Protein +85.3%
Contains more Fats +121.4%
Contains more Water +51.1%
Contains more Other +229%
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more Carbs +723.8%
Contains more Protein +85.3%
Contains more Fats +121.4%
Contains more Water +51.1%
Contains more Other +229%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +320.8%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +320.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Hearts of palm Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 2.22g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 2.52g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.28g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Carbs 38.06g 4.62g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 28kcal Cassava
Sugar 1.7g Hearts of palm
Fiber 1.8g 2.4g Hearts of palm
Calcium 16mg 58mg Hearts of palm
Iron 0.27mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 21mg 38mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 27mg 65mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 271mg 177mg Cassava
Sodium 14mg 426mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.1mg 0.133mg Hearts of palm
Manganese 0.384mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 7.9mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.011mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.057mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.437mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.126mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.022mg Cassava
Folate 27µg 39µg Hearts of palm
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.023mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.028mg 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.039mg 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.044mg 0.091mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.011mg 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.035mg 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.02mg 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.13g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.202g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava Hearts 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
14%
Cassava
8%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/nutrients
  2. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.