Heart of palm vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between heart of palm and dough
- Heart of palm has more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and zinc, while dough has more vitamin B1, selenium, iron, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Dough's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 55% higher.
- Dough contains 15 times less potassium than heart of palm. Heart of palm contains 1806mg of potassium, while dough contains 117mg.
- 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 dough is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).
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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 | +1443.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +323.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +258.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +188.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +131.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3985.7% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +138.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +657% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1320% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +137.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +435.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +412.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.644mg | 0.152mg | 55% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.71mg | 55% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.107mg | 54% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 28.6µg | 51% |
Potassium | 1806mg | 117mg | 50% |
Iron | 1.69mg | 3.91mg | 28% |
Sodium | 14mg | 602mg | 26% |
Manganese | 0.577mg | 25% | |
Folate | 24µg | 123µg | 25% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 4.817mg | 24% |
Zinc | 3.73mg | 1.04mg | 24% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.427mg | 19% |
Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
Protein | 2.7g | 10.75g | 16% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.455mg | 9% | |
Carbs | 25.61g | 51.88g | 9% |
Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
Calories | 115kcal | 272kcal | 8% |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 105mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 32mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.855g | 5% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 2.2g | 3% |
Calcium | 18mg | 52mg | 3% |
Fats | 0.2g | 2.42g | 3% |
Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0.529g | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
Choline | 0mg | 8mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.362g | 1% |
Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 24.11g | 49.68g | N/A |
Sugar | 17.16g | 4.62g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | N/A |
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:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
Contains more WaterWater | +110.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +298.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1110% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.6% |
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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
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7140% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +860.7% |