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

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Differences between Heart of palm and Butterfinger

  • Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Butterfinger has more Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Heart of palm's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 57% higher.
  • Butterfinger contains 8 times less Potassium than Heart of palm. Heart of palm contains 1806mg of Potassium, while Butterfinger contains 220mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Heart of palm is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar.

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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 34% 11% 19% 30% 64% 27% 42% 30% 64% 16%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +720.9%
Contains more IronIron +113.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +273%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%

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% 4.1% 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% 34% 0% 30% 14% 50% 22% 16% 5% 5.5% 21% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1073.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +244%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +5550.4%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +9350%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184.7%

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
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.164 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102280%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3455.1%

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 Butterfinger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 115kcal 459kcal Butterfinger
Protein 2.7g 5.4g Butterfinger
Fats 0.2g 18.9g Butterfinger
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Heart of palm
Net carbs 24.11g 70.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 25.61g 72.9g Butterfinger
Magnesium 10mg 48mg Butterfinger
Calcium 18mg 36mg Butterfinger
Potassium 1806mg 220mg Heart of palm
Iron 1.69mg 0.79mg Heart of palm
Sugar 17.16g 45.9g Heart of palm
Fiber 1.5g 2g Butterfinger
Copper 0.644mg 0.193mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 1mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 140mg 97mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 230mg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 68IU 0IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0.5mg 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.49mg Butterfinger
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg Butterfinger
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.121mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.062mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 2.649mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.069mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Butterfinger
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 24µg 28µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0g 0.04g Heart of palm
Choline 0mg 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 0.046g 9.5g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 5.119g Butterfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 3.164g Butterfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Butterfinger
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
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/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.