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Heart of palm vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Heart of palm and Chicken sandwich

  • Heart of palm has more Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Heart of palm is 64% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 7 times less Potassium than Heart of palm. Heart of palm has 1806mg of Potassium, while Chicken sandwich has 245mg.
  • Heart of palm is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Hearts of palm, raw and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 Potassium +637.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +511.5%
Contains more Copper +861.2%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +2742.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.77
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Potassium +637.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +511.5%
Contains more Copper +861.2%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +2742.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.77

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +382%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +757.8%
Contains more Folate +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +382%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +757.8%
Contains more Folate +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Water +42%
Contains more Protein +503%
Contains more Fats +5495%
Contains more Other +35.7%
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Water +42%
Contains more Protein +503%
Contains more Fats +5495%
Contains more Other +35.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89520%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3469.7%
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89520%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3469.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 24.11g 19.49g Heart of palm
Protein 2.7g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 0.2g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 25.61g 20.89g Heart of palm
Calories 115kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 17.16g 3.64g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.5g 1.4g Heart of palm
Calcium 18mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.69mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 10mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 140mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 1806mg 245mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 753mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 0.61mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.644mg 0.067mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 0.7µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 68IU 32IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.5mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 8mg 0.8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.383mg Heart of palm
Folate 24µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 0µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Heart of palm
Trans Fat 0g 0.03g Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.046g 2.123g Heart of palm
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Heart of palm Chicken sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Heart of palm
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.52g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.