Hearts of palm vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hearts of palm and sweet potatoes different?
- Hearts of palm are higher in manganese, iron, and folate; however, sweet potatoes are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potatoes is 384% higher.
- Hearts of palm contain 12 times more sodium than sweet potatoes. While hearts of palm contain 426mg of sodium, sweet potatoes contain only 36mg.
Hearts of palm, canned and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +353.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +259.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +180.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +168.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +148.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +872.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +240.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +601.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1200% |
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:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +313.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +348.3% |
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
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5050% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 961µg | 107% |
| Manganese | 1.394mg | 0.497mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.13mg | 0.69mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.022mg | 0.286mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 36mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.126mg | 0.884mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 19.6mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 475mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.107mg | 8% |
| Folate | 39µg | 6µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.15mg | 0.32mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.437mg | 1.487mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 4.62g | 20.71g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.106mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 3.3g | 4% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 90kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.133mg | 0.161mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.05g | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 65mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 58mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.202g | 0.092g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.5g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.52g | 2.01g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.22g | 17.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.48g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.103g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.097mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.101mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.169mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.114mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Hearts of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)