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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.
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 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.1%
Contains more IronIron +430.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +148.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.12mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~71mg

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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +309.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +110%
Contains more FatsFats +106.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +108.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +289.4%

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% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +329.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.112g

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
Calories 28kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Protein 2.52g 1.2g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.62g 0.3g Hearts of palm
Vitamin C 7.9mg 17mg Parsnip
Net carbs 2.22g 13.09g Parsnip
Carbs 4.62g 17.99g Parsnip
Magnesium 38mg 29mg Hearts of palm
Calcium 58mg 36mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 177mg 375mg Parsnip
Iron 3.13mg 0.59mg Hearts of palm
Sugar 4.8g Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.4g 4.9g Parsnip
Copper 0.133mg 0.12mg Hearts of palm
Zinc 1.15mg 0.59mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 65mg 71mg Parsnip
Sodium 426mg 10mg Parsnip
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 1.394mg 0.56mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg 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
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Folate 39µg 67µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g 0.047g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hearts of palm Parsnip
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
23%
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.