Hearts of palm vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hearts of palm and seaweed?
- Hearts of palm are richer in manganese and vitamin C, yet seaweed is richer in folate, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for manganese is 52% higher.
- Hearts of palm have 3 times more vitamin C than seaweed. Hearts of palm have 7.9mg of vitamin C, while seaweed has 3mg.
- Seaweed contains less sodium.
We used Hearts of palm, canned and Seaweed, kelp, raw types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +98.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +597% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +218.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +189.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +163.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +409.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +361.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.52 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
4.62 g
Water:
90.2 g
Other:
2.04 g
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +224% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.56g
~equal in
Water
~81.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.202 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +329.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.098g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Manganese | 1.394mg | 0.2mg | 52% |
| Folate | 39µg | 180µg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 121mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 168mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.126mg | 0.642mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 233mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.13mg | 2.85mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 65mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.022mg | 0.002mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.62g | 9.57g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.52g | 1.68g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.247g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.202g | 0.047g | 1% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.15mg | 1.23mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.22g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.133mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.437mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.103g | 0.098g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.097mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.101mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.169mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.114mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hearts of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 ($)