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Chinese cuisine vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese cuisine and Heart of palm

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Heart of palm is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Heart of palm covers your daily Copper needs 66% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Heart of palm has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Selenium +857.1%
Contains more Iron +52.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +785.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +148.7%
Contains more Copper +1214.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Selenium +857.1%
Contains more Iron +52.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +785.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +148.7%
Contains more Copper +1214.3%

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 +1755.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +64%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +403.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1755.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +64%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +403.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +162.2%
Contains more Fats +2550%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +251.3%
Contains more Other +31.8%
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 Protein +162.2%
Contains more Fats +2550%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +251.3%
Contains more Other +31.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24240%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2293.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24240%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2293.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 24.11g Heart of palm
Protein 7.08g 2.7g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 0.2g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 25.61g Heart of palm
Calories 105kcal 115kcal Heart of palm
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 17.16g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 22mg 18mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 204mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 409mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 1.5mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.049mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg 0.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 68IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 3µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.5mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 8mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.05mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.9mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 45µg 24µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Heart of palm
Trans Fat 0.058g 0g Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.046g Heart of palm
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.089g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Heart 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.75g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.