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

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Differences between Macaroon and Heart of palm

  • Macaroon has more Fiber, and Selenium, while Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 100% higher.
  • Heart of palm contains 17 times less Sodium than Macaroon. Macaroon contains 241mg of Sodium, while Heart of palm contains 14mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Heart of palm is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 Magnesium +190%
Contains more Selenium +871.4%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +106.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.9%
Contains more Potassium +1368.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +411%
Contains more Copper +139.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Selenium +871.4%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +106.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.9%
Contains more Potassium +1368.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +411%
Contains more Copper +139.4%

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 K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +743.8%
Contains more Folate +700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
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 K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +743.8%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Contains more Fats +11175%
Contains more Carbs +139%
Contains more Water +504.3%
Contains more Other +16.4%
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 +11.9%
Contains more Fats +11175%
Contains more Carbs +139%
Contains more Water +504.3%
Contains more Other +16.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +810.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +810.1%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Macaroon Heart of palm
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 24.11g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 2.7g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0.2g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 25.61g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 115kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 17.16g Heart of palm
Fiber 5.1g 1.5g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 18mg Heart of palm
Iron 0.82mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 29mg 10mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 123mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 241mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 0.73mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.269mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Selenium 6.8µg 0.7µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 68IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 3µg 24µg Heart of palm
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0.046g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0.005g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.089g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Macaroon Heart of palm
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
4%
Macaroon
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.