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Hearts of palm vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hearts of palm and Russet potato?

  • Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, Iron, and Zinc, yet Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for Manganese is 51% more.
  • Hearts of palm have 30 times more Sodium than Russet potato. While Hearts of palm have 426mg of Sodium, Russet potato has only 14mg.

We used Hearts of palm, canned and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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.
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% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.2%
Contains more IronIron +192.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +511.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +210.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
~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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1509.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~8.3mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more FatsFats +376.9%
Contains more WaterWater +21.2%
Contains more OtherOther +51.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +364.1%
~equal in Protein ~2.63g

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
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3333.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +274.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.4%

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 Russet potato
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 Russet potato Opinion
Calories 28kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Protein 2.52g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.62g 0.13g Hearts of palm
Vitamin C 7.9mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Net carbs 2.22g 19.14g Russet potato
Carbs 4.62g 21.44g Russet potato
Magnesium 38mg 30mg Hearts of palm
Calcium 58mg 18mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 177mg 550mg Russet potato
Iron 3.13mg 1.07mg Hearts of palm
Sugar 1.08g Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.4g 2.3g Hearts of palm
Copper 0.133mg 0.107mg Hearts of palm
Zinc 1.15mg 0.35mg Hearts of palm
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 65mg 71mg Russet potato
Sodium 426mg 14mg Russet potato
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Russet potato
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Manganese 1.394mg 0.228mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.048mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.126mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Folate 39µg 26µg Hearts of palm
Choline 15mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.003g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g 0.054g Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.097mg 0.086mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.101mg 0.085mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.169mg 0.125mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.091mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.042mg 0.041mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.114mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.055mg 0.044mg Hearts of palm
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hearts of palm Russet potato
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
17%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Hearts of palm
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.