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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 Folate 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.

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 Iron +356.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +1172.7%
Contains more Potassium +4004.5%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +9225%
Contains more Copper +1115.1%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18
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 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Iron +356.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +1172.7%
Contains more Potassium +4004.5%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +9225%
Contains more Copper +1115.1%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8900%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +215.8%
Contains more Other +397.5%
Contains more Carbs +203%
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +215.8%
Contains more Other +397.5%
Contains more Carbs +203%

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 24.11g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 2.7g 0g Heart of palm
Fats 0.2g 0g Heart of palm
Carbs 25.61g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 115kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 17.16g 77.59g Heart of palm
Fiber 1.5g 0g Heart of palm
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 1.69mg 0.37mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 140mg 11mg Heart of palm
Potassium 1806mg 44mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 155mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 0.04mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.644mg 0.053mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 68IU 0IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.011mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.009mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.02mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.009mg Heart of palm
Folate 24µg 0µg Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.046g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0g Heart of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0g Heart of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.