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

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Differences between Figs and Heart of palm

  • Figs have more Fiber, while Heart of palm have more Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C.
  • Heart of palm's daily need coverage for Copper is 64% higher.
  • Heart of palm contains 2 times less Fiber than Figs. Figs contain 2.9g of Fiber, while Heart of palm contains 1.5g.

The food types used in this comparison are Figs, 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.
Figs
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
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 +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +678.4%
Contains more IronIron +356.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +820%
Contains more ZincZinc +2386.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%

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.
Figs
5
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 6.7% 8.5% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
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 AVitamin A +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +616.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 +50%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +260%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.5%
Contains more OtherOther +201.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
2
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 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 +1220%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Heart of palm Opinion
Calories 74kcal 115kcal Heart of palm
Protein 0.75g 2.7g Heart of palm
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 8mg Heart of palm
Net carbs 16.28g 24.11g Heart of palm
Carbs 19.18g 25.61g Heart of palm
Magnesium 17mg 10mg Figs
Calcium 35mg 18mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Iron 0.37mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Sugar 16.26g 17.16g Figs
Fiber 2.9g 1.5g Figs
Copper 0.07mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Zinc 0.15mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 14mg 140mg Heart of palm
Sodium 1mg 14mg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 68IU Figs
Vitamin A 7µg 3µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.5mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg Figs
Folate 6µg 24µg Heart of palm
Choline 4.7mg 0mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.046g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.005g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.089g Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Figs 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%
Figs
24%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
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 - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.