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

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The main differences between Chocolate and Heart of palm

  • Chocolate has more Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B12, however, Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate is 92% higher.
  • Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 +1360%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more IronIron +374.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%

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.
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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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% 4.1% 10% 0% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1828.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.5mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 +80.7%
Contains more FatsFats +15540%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.9%
Contains more WaterWater +7064.9%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 +190700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1127%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Heart of palm Opinion
Calories 546kcal 115kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 2.7g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.2g Chocolate
Vitamin C 8mg Heart of palm
Net carbs 54.17g 24.11g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 25.61g Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 146mg 10mg Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 18mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Iron 8.02mg 1.69mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 17.16g Heart of palm
Fiber 7g 1.5g Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.644mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 206mg 140mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 14mg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 50IU 68IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.5mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.7µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.05mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0µg Chocolate
Folate 24µg Heart of palm
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.046g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.005g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.089g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
24%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.473g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.