Heart of palm vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are heart of palm and pollock different?
- Heart of palm is higher in copper, potassium, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 153% higher.
- Heart of palm contains 11 times more copper than pollock. While heart of palm contains 0.644mg of copper, pollock contains only 0.06mg.
- Heart of palm has less sodium.
- Pollock has a lower glycemic index (0) than heart of palm (32).
Hearts of palm, raw and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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 PotassiumPotassium | +320% |
| Contains more IronIron | +201.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +973.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +554.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +710% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6200% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +338.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +769.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +490% |
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Water
~73.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.583 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2580% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +555.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.66µg | 153% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 44.1µg | 79% |
| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.06mg | 65% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 23.48g | 42% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 430mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.329mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 86mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 0.57mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 3.949mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 267mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 419mg | 18% |
| Choline | 0mg | 91.6mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 81mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 0.56mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 51IU | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 72mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.583g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.223mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.18g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0.159g | 1% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 111kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.086g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.423g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.027g | N/A |
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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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.