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Hearts of palm vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hearts of palm and Lotus root

  • Hearts of palm have more Manganese, and Iron, however, Lotus root is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Hearts of palm covers your daily Manganese needs 49% more than Lotus root.
  • Lotus root contains 11 times less Sodium than Hearts of palm. Hearts of palm contain 426mg of Sodium, while Lotus root contains 40mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Hearts of palm, canned and Lotus root, 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 Calcium +28.9%
Contains more Iron +169.8%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Zinc +194.9%
Contains more Manganese +434.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +214.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Calcium +28.9%
Contains more Iron +169.8%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Zinc +194.9%
Contains more Manganese +434.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +214.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +457%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1072.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 27% 3% 14% 9% 8% 6% 30% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +457%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1072.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +520%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +110.3%
Contains more Carbs +272.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
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% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Fats +520%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +110.3%
Contains more Carbs +272.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +415%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +910%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +415%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +910%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%

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 Lotus root
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hearts of palm Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 12.33g Lotus root
Protein 2.52g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.62g 0.1g Hearts of palm
Carbs 4.62g 17.23g Lotus root
Calories 28kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Fiber 2.4g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 58mg 45mg Hearts of palm
Iron 3.13mg 1.16mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 38mg 23mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 65mg 100mg Lotus root
Potassium 177mg 556mg Lotus root
Sodium 426mg 40mg Lotus root
Zinc 1.15mg 0.39mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.133mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 1.394mg 0.261mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin C 7.9mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.4mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B5 0.126mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Folate 39µg 13µg Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.02mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.097mg 0.051mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.101mg 0.054mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.169mg 0.069mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.091mg 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.042mg 0.022mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.047mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.114mg 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.055mg 0.038mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.02g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g 0.02g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hearts of palm Lotus root
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Hearts of palm
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Hearts of palm
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.