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Hearts of palm vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hearts of palm and Beetroot

  • Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, and Copper, however, Beetroot is richer in Folate.
  • Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for Manganese is 46% higher.
  • Hearts of palm have 5 times more Sodium than Beetroot. While Hearts of palm have 426mg of Sodium, Beetroot has only 78mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, canned and Beets, 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 +262.5%
Contains more Iron +291.3%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +77.3%
Contains more Manganese +323.7%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +262.5%
Contains more Iron +291.3%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +77.3%
Contains more Manganese +323.7%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.5%
Contains more Folate +179.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 27% 3% 14% 9% 8% 6% 30% 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 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.5%
Contains more Folate +179.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Contains more Fats +264.7%
Contains more Other +88.9%
Contains more Carbs +106.9%
Equal in Water - 87.58
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Contains more Fats +264.7%
Contains more Other +88.9%
Contains more Carbs +106.9%
Equal in Water - 87.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hearts of palm Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 2.52g 1.61g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.62g 0.17g Hearts of palm
Carbs 4.62g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 28kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Sugar 6.76g Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.4g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 58mg 16mg Hearts of palm
Iron 3.13mg 0.8mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 38mg 23mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 65mg 40mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 177mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 426mg 78mg Beetroot
Zinc 1.15mg 0.35mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.133mg 0.075mg Hearts of palm
Manganese 1.394mg 0.329mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 7.9mg 4.9mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.04mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.334mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B5 0.126mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 39µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.019mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.097mg 0.047mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.101mg 0.048mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.169mg 0.068mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.091mg 0.058mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.042mg 0.018mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.046mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.114mg 0.056mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.055mg 0.021mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.032g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g 0.06g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hearts of palm Beetroot
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
8%
Hearts of palm
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Hearts of palm
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.