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Hearts of palm vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hearts of palm and Water chestnuts different?

  • Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, Iron, and Zinc, however, Water chestnuts are richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Hearts of palm is 46% higher.
  • Hearts of palm contain 52 times more Iron than Water chestnuts. While Hearts of palm contain 3.13mg of Iron, Water chestnuts contain only 0.06mg.
  • Water chestnuts have less Sodium.

Hearts of palm, canned and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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.
Contains more Calcium +427.3%
Contains more Iron +5116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Manganese +321.1%
Contains more Potassium +229.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +145.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 63
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 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +427.3%
Contains more Iron +5116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Manganese +321.1%
Contains more Potassium +229.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +145.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 63
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 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1390.9%
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 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +97.5%
Contains more Folate +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1390.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Fats +520%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Other +85.5%
Contains more Carbs +418.2%
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Fats +520%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Other +85.5%
Contains more Carbs +418.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +369.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +369.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%

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 Water chestnuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 2.52g 1.4g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.62g 0.1g Hearts of palm
Carbs 4.62g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 28kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.4g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 58mg 11mg Hearts of palm
Iron 3.13mg 0.06mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 38mg 22mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 65mg 63mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 177mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 426mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 1.15mg 0.5mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.133mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 1.394mg 0.331mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 7.9mg 4mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.126mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 39µg 16µg Hearts of palm
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Tryptophan 0.023mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.091mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.002g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g 0.043g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hearts of palm Water chestnuts
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
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Hearts of palm
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.