Heart of palm vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Heart of palm and Chocolate
- Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Chocolate has more Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate is 92% higher.
- Chocolate has 19 times less Vitamin B6 than Heart of palm. Heart of palm has 0.81mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate has 0.042mg.
- Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Hearts of palm, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +223.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1360% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +374.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +328.6% |
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 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1828.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +7064.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15540% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.9% |
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +190700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1127% |
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 price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 115kcal | 546kcal |
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| Protein | 2.7g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 31.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg |
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| Net carbs | 24.11g | 54.17g |
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| Carbs | 25.61g | 61.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 146mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 1806mg | 559mg |
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| Iron | 1.69mg | 8.02mg |
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| Sugar | 17.16g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.644mg | 1.028mg |
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| Zinc | 3.73mg | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 68IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.1µg |
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| Folate | 24µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.112g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.046g | 18.519g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1.092g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.473g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals