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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 Phosphorus +54.8%
Contains more Potassium +98.9%
Contains more Manganese +597%
Contains more Calcium +189.7%
Contains more Magnesium +218.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.85
Equal in Zinc - 1.23
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.8%
Contains more Potassium +98.9%
Contains more Manganese +597%
Contains more Calcium +189.7%
Contains more Magnesium +218.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.85
Equal in Zinc - 1.23
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 C +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.5%
Contains more Folate +361.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.47
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin C +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.5%
Contains more Folate +361.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +10.7%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Carbs +107.1%
Contains more Other +224%
Equal in Fats - 0.56
Equal in Water - 81.58
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +10.7%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Carbs +107.1%
Contains more Other +224%
Equal in Fats - 0.56
Equal in Water - 81.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.098
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.098

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 Seaweed
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hearts of palm Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 8.27g Seaweed
Protein 2.52g 1.68g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.62g 0.56g Hearts of palm
Carbs 4.62g 9.57g Seaweed
Calories 28kcal 43kcal Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.4g 1.3g Hearts of palm
Calcium 58mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 3.13mg 2.85mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 38mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 65mg 42mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 177mg 89mg Hearts of palm
Sodium 426mg 233mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.15mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.133mg 0.13mg Hearts of palm
Manganese 1.394mg 0.2mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 7.9mg 3mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.05mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.47mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.126mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.002mg Hearts of palm
Folate 39µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.097mg 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.101mg 0.076mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.169mg 0.083mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.091mg 0.082mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.042mg 0.025mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.043mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.114mg 0.072mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.055mg 0.024mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.247g Hearts of palm
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.098g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g 0.047g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hearts of palm Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Hearts of palm
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
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 ($)

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.