Hearts of palm vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hearts of palm and ginger?
- Hearts of palm are higher in manganese, iron, zinc, and folate, yet ginger is higher in vitamin B6, copper, and potassium.
- Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for manganese is 51% more.
- Hearts of palm have 33 times more sodium than ginger. While hearts of palm have 426mg of sodium, ginger has only 13mg.
We used Hearts of palm, canned and Ginger root, raw types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +262.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +421.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +238.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +508.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
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 | +58% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +254.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +627.3% |
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:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +284.6% |
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
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.5% |
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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| Manganese | 1.394mg | 0.229mg | 51% |
| Iron | 3.13mg | 0.6mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 13mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.022mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.133mg | 0.226mg | 10% |
| Folate | 39µg | 11µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 415mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.15mg | 0.34mg | 7% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 4.62g | 17.77g | 4% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 65mg | 34mg | 4% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 80kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.126mg | 0.203mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.437mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.52g | 1.82g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.75g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.22g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.203g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.103g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.202g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.097mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.101mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.169mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.114mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.03mg | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hearts of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Hearts of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)