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Heart of palm vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between heart of palm and almonds

  • Heart of palm has more vitamin B6 and potassium, while almonds have more vitamin E, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, copper, iron, and calcium.
  • Almonds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 168% more than heart of palm.
  • Heart of palm contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than almonds. While heart of palm contains 0.81mg of vitamin B6, almonds contain only 0.137mg.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of almonds is 0, while the glycemic index of heart of palm is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hearts of palm, raw and Nuts, almonds.

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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 7.1% 5.4% 159% 63% 215% 102% 60% 1.8% 0% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1394.4%
Contains more IronIron +119.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +243.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +485.7%

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.
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 27% 1% 10% 0% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 0% 0% 18% 0%
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 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +491.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5026%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +532.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +302%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1476%
Contains more ProteinProtein +683.3%
Contains more FatsFats +24865%
Contains more OtherOther +48.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 4% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +630920%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13752.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Heart of palm Almonds
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.5mg 25.63mg 168%
Manganese 2.179mg 95%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 12.329g 82%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 31.551g 79%
Fats 0.2g 49.93g 77%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 1.138mg 74%
Magnesium 10mg 270mg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.137mg 52%
Phosphorus 140mg 481mg 49%
Fiber 1.5g 12.5g 44%
Copper 0.644mg 1.031mg 43%
Protein 2.7g 21.15g 37%
Potassium 1806mg 733mg 32%
Calcium 18mg 269mg 25%
Iron 1.69mg 3.71mg 25%
Calories 115kcal 579kcal 23%
Saturated fat 0.046g 3.802g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 3.618mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.205mg 13%
Choline 0mg 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 9%
Zinc 3.73mg 3.12mg 6%
Selenium 0.7µg 4.1µg 6%
Folate 24µg 44µg 5%
Sodium 14mg 1mg 1%
Carbs 25.61g 21.55g 1%
Net carbs 24.11g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 17.16g 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Almonds
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
24%
Heart of palm
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.756g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.