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Hearts of palm vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hearts of palm and Potato wedges

  • Hearts of palm are higher in Iron, and Zinc, however, Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for Iron is 30% higher.
  • Hearts of palm have 9 times more Sodium than Potato wedges. While Hearts of palm have 426mg of Sodium, Potato wedges have only 49mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, canned and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 +286.7%
Contains more Iron +347.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +210.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +286.7%
Contains more Iron +347.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +210.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%

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 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1490.9%
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% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1490.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Contains more Fats +254.8%
Contains more Carbs +451.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
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% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Contains more Fats +254.8%
Contains more Carbs +451.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1308.7%
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1308.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hearts of palm Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.52g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.62g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 4.62g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 28kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.4g 2g Hearts of palm
Calcium 58mg 15mg Hearts of palm
Iron 3.13mg 0.7mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 38mg 19mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 65mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 177mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 426mg 49mg Potato wedges
Zinc 1.15mg 0.37mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.133mg Hearts of palm
Manganese 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg Hearts of palm
Vitamin C 7.9mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.04mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.126mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 39µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.55g Hearts of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g 0.102g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hearts of palm Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Hearts of palm
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.