Hearts of palm vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hearts of palm and carrots
- Hearts of palm have more manganese, iron, copper, zinc, and magnesium; however, carrots are higher in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
- Carrots cover your daily vitamin A needs 334% more than hearts of palm.
- Carrots contain 10 times less iron than hearts of palm. Hearts of palm contain 3.13mg of iron, while carrots contain 0.3mg.
- Carrots have less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Hearts of palm, canned and Carrots, 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 | +216.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +943.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +379.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +874.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.8% |
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 | +33.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +527.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.52 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
4.62 g
Water:
90.2 g
Other:
2.04 g
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107.4% |
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Water
~88.29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.202 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +635.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 835µg | 93% |
| Manganese | 1.394mg | 0.143mg | 54% |
| Iron | 3.13mg | 0.3mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 69mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.133mg | 0.045mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.022mg | 0.138mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.15mg | 0.24mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Folate | 39µg | 19µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 65mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 177mg | 320mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.52g | 0.93g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.126mg | 0.273mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.437mg | 0.983mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.62g | 9.58g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 5.9mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.202g | 0.117g | 1% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 41kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.24g | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.22g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.103g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.097mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.101mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.169mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.114mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Hearts of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)