Heart of palm vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are heart of palm and plantain raw different?
- Heart of palm is higher in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2; however, plantain raw is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for heart of palm is 63% higher.
- Heart of palm contains 27 times more zinc than plantain raw. While heart of palm contains 3.73mg of zinc, plantain raw contains only 0.14mg.
Hearts of palm, raw and Plantains, raw 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 | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +261.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +181.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +695.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2564.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +311.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +270% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| 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:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.5% |
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Water
~65.28g
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
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +540% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.081mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.299mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 499mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 0.14mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 34mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 0.6mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 18.4mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.054mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 37mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 56µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 2.7g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 31.89g | 2% |
| Choline | 0mg | 13.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.686mg | 1% |
| Folate | 24µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 122kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 15g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0.143g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0% |
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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.