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Hearts of palm vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hearts of palm and Taro different?

  • Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, Iron, and Zinc, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Hearts of palm is 44% higher.
  • Hearts of palm contain 39 times more Sodium than Taro. While Hearts of palm contain 426mg of Sodium, Taro contains only 11mg.

Hearts of palm, canned and Taro, raw 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.
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%
Taro
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.9%
Contains more IronIron +469.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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%
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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 15% 4.6% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1186.4%
~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
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68%
Contains more FatsFats +210%
Contains more WaterWater +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +472.7%

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
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +543.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.5%

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 Taro
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 Taro Opinion
Calories 28kcal 112kcal Taro
Protein 2.52g 1.5g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.62g 0.2g Hearts of palm
Vitamin C 7.9mg 4.5mg Hearts of palm
Net carbs 2.22g 22.36g Taro
Carbs 4.62g 26.46g Taro
Magnesium 38mg 33mg Hearts of palm
Calcium 58mg 43mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 177mg 591mg Taro
Iron 3.13mg 0.55mg Hearts of palm
Sugar 0.4g Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.4g 4.1g Taro
Copper 0.133mg 0.172mg Taro
Zinc 1.15mg 0.23mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 65mg 84mg Taro
Sodium 426mg 11mg Taro
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Manganese 1.394mg 0.383mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.025mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.126mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.283mg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Folate 39µg 22µg Hearts of palm
Choline 17.3mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.016g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g 0.083g Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.023mg
Threonine 0.097mg 0.069mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.101mg 0.054mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.169mg 0.111mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.091mg 0.067mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.042mg 0.02mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.082mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.114mg 0.082mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.055mg 0.034mg Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hearts of palm Taro
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%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Hearts of palm
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.