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Hearts of palm vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hearts of palm and Drumstick tree

  • Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, and Copper, however, Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 148% higher.
  • Hearts of palm have 10 times more Sodium than Drumstick tree. While Hearts of palm have 426mg of Sodium, Drumstick tree has only 42mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, canned and Drumstick pods, 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.
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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.3%
Contains more IronIron +769.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +155.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +438.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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 470% 4.4% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1684.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +530.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +445.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more FatsFats +210%
Contains more OtherOther +110.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.6%
~equal in Water ~88.2g

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6633.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.102g

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 Drumstick tree
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hearts of palm Drumstick tree Opinion
Calories 28kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Protein 2.52g 2.1g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.62g 0.2g Hearts of palm
Vitamin C 7.9mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 2.22g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Carbs 4.62g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Magnesium 38mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Calcium 58mg 30mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 177mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Iron 3.13mg 0.36mg Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.4g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Copper 0.133mg 0.084mg Hearts of palm
Zinc 1.15mg 0.45mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 65mg 50mg Hearts of palm
Sodium 426mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Manganese 1.394mg 0.259mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.126mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 39µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.102g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g 0.003g Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.023mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.091mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.055mg Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hearts of palm Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Hearts of palm
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.