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

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The main differences between Grapefruit and Heart of palm

  • Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Heart of palm has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Heart of palm is 68% higher.
  • Heart of palm has 19 times less Vitamin A RAE than Grapefruit. Grapefruit has 58µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Heart of palm has 3µg.

Food types used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +2012.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +677.8%
Contains more Potassium +1237.8%
Contains more Zinc +5228.6%
Contains more Copper +1912.5%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +2012.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +677.8%
Contains more Potassium +1237.8%
Contains more Zinc +5228.6%
Contains more Copper +1912.5%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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 +1591.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +290%
Contains more Vitamin E +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1428.3%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
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 +1591.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +290%
Contains more Vitamin E +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1428.3%
Contains more Folate +84.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Protein +250.6%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +140.2%
Contains more Other +437.8%
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 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 Water +26.7%
Contains more Protein +250.6%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +140.2%
Contains more Other +437.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.2%
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 24.11g Heart of palm
Protein 0.77g 2.7g Heart of palm
Fats 0.14g 0.2g Heart of palm
Carbs 10.66g 25.61g Heart of palm
Calories 42kcal 115kcal Heart of palm
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g 17.16g Grapefruit
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g Grapefruit
Calcium 22mg 18mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.08mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 18mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 135mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 0mg 14mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.032mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 1150IU 68IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 3µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 31.2mg 8mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.05mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 13µg 24µg Heart of palm
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.046g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.005g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.089g Heart of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit 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
20%
Grapefruit
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.