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Hearts of palm vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hearts of palm and Brussels sprouts different?

  • Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Zinc, however, Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprouts is 86% higher.
  • Hearts of palm contain 17 times more Sodium than Brussels sprouts. While Hearts of palm contain 426mg of Sodium, Brussels sprouts contain only 25mg.

Hearts of palm, canned and Brussels sprouts, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 17% 16% 117% 44% 31% 28% 56% 182% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.1%
Contains more IronIron +123.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +90%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +313.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~69mg

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.
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 26% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 13% 8.2% 7.6% 5.1% 0% 0% 29% 0%
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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +975.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +895.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +106.7%
Contains more OtherOther +48.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.7%
~equal in Water ~86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.202 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +347.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75642.6%

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 Brussels sprouts
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 Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 28kcal 43kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 2.52g 3.38g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.62g 0.3g Hearts of palm
Vitamin C 7.9mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 2.22g 5.15g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 4.62g 8.95g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 38mg 23mg Hearts of palm
Calcium 58mg 42mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 177mg 389mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 3.13mg 1.4mg Hearts of palm
Sugar 2.2g Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.4g 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.133mg 0.07mg Hearts of palm
Zinc 1.15mg 0.42mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 65mg 69mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 426mg 25mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 1.394mg 0.337mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.139mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.09mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.745mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.126mg 0.309mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 39µg 61µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.062g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.023g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.097mg 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.101mg 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.169mg 0.152mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.091mg 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.042mg 0.032mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.098mg
Valine 0.114mg 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.055mg 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hearts of palm Brussels sprouts
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
7%
Hearts of palm
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Hearts of palm
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.