Heart of palm vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between heart of palm and brown sugar?
- Heart of palm is richer in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin C, and fiber, yet brown sugar is richer in calcium.
- Heart of palm's daily need coverage for copper is 66% higher.
- Heart of palm has a lower glycemic index than brown sugar.
We used Hearts of palm, raw and Sugars, brown types in this comparison.
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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 | +1257.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1270.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12333.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +361.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +718.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1875.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2300% |
| 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:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5086.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +342.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +283% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.047mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.041mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 133mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 0.03mg | 34% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 98.09g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 4mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 380kcal | 13% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 0.71mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 1µg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 0.12g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0g | 1% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 0mg | 2.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0g | 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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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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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.