Heart of palm vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are heart of palm and coconut milk different?
- Heart of palm is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, copper, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and phosphorus; however, coconut milk is richer in selenium and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut milk is 105% higher.
- Heart of palm has less saturated fat.
- Heart of palm has a lower glycemic index (32) than coconut milk (97).
Hearts of palm, raw and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 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 CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +586.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +142.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +456.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +270% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +785.7% |
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 | +185.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2354.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 0.046g | 21.14g | 96% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.033mg | 60% |
Potassium | 1806mg | 263mg | 45% |
Copper | 0.644mg | 0.266mg | 42% |
Manganese | 0.916mg | 40% | |
Fats | 0.2g | 23.84g | 36% |
Zinc | 3.73mg | 0.67mg | 28% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0mg | 14% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 6.2µg | 10% |
Carbs | 25.61g | 5.54g | 7% |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 100mg | 6% |
Calories | 115kcal | 230kcal | 6% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 37mg | 6% |
Vitamin C | 8mg | 2.8mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
Fiber | 1.5g | 2.2g | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 1.014g | 3% |
Folate | 24µg | 16µg | 2% |
Choline | 0mg | 8.5mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
Protein | 2.7g | 2.29g | 1% |
Iron | 1.69mg | 1.64mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.261g | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 24.11g | 3.34g | N/A |
Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
Sugar | 17.16g | 3.34g | N/A |
Sodium | 14mg | 15mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.053mg | 0% |
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:
2.29 g
Fats:
23.84 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
67.62 g
Other:
0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +362.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +180.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +11820% |
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Water
~67.62g
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
21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20180% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.3% |