Heart of palm vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are heart of palm and candy bar different?
- Heart of palm is higher in potassium; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, copper, folate, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11707% higher.
- Heart of palm contains 4 times more potassium than candy bar. While heart of palm contains 1806mg of potassium, candy bar contains only 407mg.
- Heart of palm has less saturated fat.
- Heart of palm has a lower glycemic index (32) than candy bar (51).
Hearts of palm, raw and Candies, peanut bar are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +343.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +571.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +780.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18788.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +212.5% |
| 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:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +4243.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +474.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16750% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.1% |
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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
4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +334320% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11866.3% |
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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 153mg | 11707% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 10.65g | 70% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 54% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 33.7g | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 7.922mg | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 16.721g | 42% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 407mg | 41% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 15.5g | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 4.1mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 110mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 308mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 4.678g | 21% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 522kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.774mg | 14% |
| Folate | 24µg | 75µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 4.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 0.97mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 4.7µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 47.4g | 7% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 78mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 156mg | 6% |
| Choline | 0mg | 29.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 3.94mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0% |
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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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar 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 ($)