Heart of palm vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between heart of palm and corn syrup
- Corn syrup contains less copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and fiber than heart of palm.
- Heart of palm's daily need coverage for copper is 66% higher.
- The amount of sodium in heart of palm is lower.
- Heart of palm has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of heart of palm is 32, while the glycemic index of corn syrup is 90.
The food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Syrups, corn, dark.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4004.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +356.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1115.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +9225% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1172.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +314.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1900% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4400% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +8900% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.644mg | 0.053mg | 66% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.009mg | 62% |
Potassium | 1806mg | 44mg | 52% |
Zinc | 3.73mg | 0.04mg | 34% |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 11mg | 18% |
Carbs | 25.61g | 77.59g | 17% |
Iron | 1.69mg | 0.37mg | 17% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.009mg | 13% |
Calories | 115kcal | 286kcal | 9% |
Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
Folate | 24µg | 0µg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
Sodium | 14mg | 155mg | 6% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
Protein | 2.7g | 0g | 5% |
Manganese | 0.1mg | 4% | |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.9µg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0mg | 3% |
Choline | 0mg | 13.3mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0g | 1% |
Fats | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 24.11g | 77.59g | N/A |
Magnesium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
Calcium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
Sugar | 17.16g | 77.59g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.023mg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0g | 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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +215.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +397.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +203% |