Drumstick tree vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between drumstick tree and heart of palm
- Drumstick tree has more vitamin C, magnesium, and fiber; however, heart of palm is richer in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 148% more.
- Drumstick tree contains 5 times more magnesium than heart of palm. Drumstick tree contains 45mg of magnesium, while heart of palm contains 10mg.
- Heart of palm has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of heart of palm is 32, while the glycemic index of drumstick tree is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Drumstick pods, 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +291.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +369.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +666.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +728.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1662.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +575% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +200.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +105.2% |
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Fats
~0.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1940% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2866.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 141mg | 8mg | 148% |
Copper | 0.084mg | 0.644mg | 62% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.81mg | 53% |
Potassium | 461mg | 1806mg | 40% |
Zinc | 0.45mg | 3.73mg | 30% |
Iron | 0.36mg | 1.69mg | 17% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.794mg | 16% | |
Phosphorus | 50mg | 140mg | 13% |
Manganese | 0.259mg | 11% | |
Magnesium | 45mg | 10mg | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
Fiber | 3.2g | 1.5g | 7% |
Carbs | 8.53g | 25.61g | 6% |
Folate | 44µg | 24µg | 5% |
Calories | 37kcal | 115kcal | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
Sodium | 42mg | 14mg | 1% |
Protein | 2.1g | 2.7g | 1% |
Calcium | 30mg | 18mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.089g | 1% |
Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
Net carbs | 5.33g | 24.11g | N/A |
Sugar | 17.16g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 3µg | 0% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.046g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.005g | 0% |
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Low Fats 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
48%

24%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%

62%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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