Heart of palm vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between heart of palm and barbecue chicken
- Heart of palm has more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and zinc, while barbecue chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
- Heart of palm covers your daily need for copper, 63% more than barbecue chicken.
- Heart of palm contains 7 times more potassium than barbecue chicken. While heart of palm contains 1806mg of potassium, barbecue chicken contains only 255mg.
- The amount of sodium in heart of palm is lower.
- Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10, while the glycemic index of heart of palm is 32.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hearts of palm, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +608.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +736.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3042.9% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +324.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +536.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| 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:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21241.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +733.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7440% |
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
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +128820% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2189.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.077mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.191mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 255mg | 46% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 127mg | 42% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 22.51g | 40% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 22µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 5.732mg | 30% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 15.08g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 1.78mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 3.927g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 6.446g | 16% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 335mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 2.038g | 13% |
| Choline | 0mg | 62.9mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 218mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 0.95mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 0.12g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 226kcal | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.227mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.881g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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