Hearts of palm vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hearts of palm and asparagus
- Hearts of palm have more manganese, iron, magnesium, and zinc; however, asparagus is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for manganese is 54% more.
- Hearts of palm contain 213 times more sodium than asparagus. Hearts of palm contain 426mg of sodium, while asparagus contains 2mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Hearts of palm, canned and Asparagus, 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 | +171.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +782.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
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 | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +313.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
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:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +416.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +251.7% |
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Water
~93.22g
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
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +304% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.394mg | 0.158mg | 54% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 426mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.13mg | 2.14mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.143mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.15mg | 0.54mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.133mg | 0.189mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.022mg | 0.091mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.126mg | 0.274mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Folate | 39µg | 52µg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 5.6mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.437mg | 0.978mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 65mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.202g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.52g | 2.2g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 202mg | 1% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.22g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Carbs | 4.62g | 3.88g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.103g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.097mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.101mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.169mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.114mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Hearts of palm is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)