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Hearts of palm vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hearts of palm and Parsnip different?

  • Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, and Iron, however, Parsnip is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Hearts of palm is 36% higher.
  • Hearts of palm contain 43 times more Sodium than Parsnip. While Hearts of palm contain 426mg of Sodium, Parsnip contains only 10mg.

Hearts of palm, canned and Parsnips, raw are the varieties used 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 Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Iron +430.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Zinc +94.9%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Manganese +148.9%
Contains more Potassium +111.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Equal in Copper - 0.12
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 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Iron +430.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Zinc +94.9%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Manganese +148.9%
Contains more Potassium +111.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Equal in Copper - 0.12

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 Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +309.1%
Contains more Folate +71.8%
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% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +309.1%
Contains more Folate +71.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +108.2%
Contains more Carbs +289.4%
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +108.2%
Contains more Carbs +289.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.112
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.112

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hearts of palm Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 2.52g 1.2g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.62g 0.3g Hearts of palm
Carbs 4.62g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 28kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.4g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 58mg 36mg Hearts of palm
Iron 3.13mg 0.59mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 38mg 29mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 65mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 177mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 426mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 1.15mg 0.59mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.133mg 0.12mg Hearts of palm
Manganese 1.394mg 0.56mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 7.9mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.05mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.126mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 39µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
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
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g 0.047g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hearts of palm Parsnip
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
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Hearts of palm
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.