Heart of palm vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between heart of palm and almond joy?
- Heart of palm is higher in potassium, vitamin C, and iron, yet almond joy is higher in fiber, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Almond joy's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% more.
- Heart of palm has 11 times more vitamin C than almond joy. While heart of palm has 8mg of vitamin C, almond joy has only 0.7mg.
- The amount of sodium in heart of palm is lower.
We used Hearts of palm, raw and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar types 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +611% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +255.6% |
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 | +1042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
4.13 g
Fats:
26.93 g
Carbs:
59.51 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +747.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13365% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.4% |
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
17.59 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.18 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1225.8% |
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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| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 17.59g | 80% |
| Copper | 0.644mg | 72% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 254mg | 46% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 26.93g | 41% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 34% | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 479kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 14% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 5g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 5.26g | 13% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 59.51g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0.7mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1.18g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 14mg | 142mg | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 1.27mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 64mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 112mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 2.7g | 4.13g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 54.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 48.34g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.544g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)