Heart of palm vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between heart of palm and drumstick tree
- Heart of palm has more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C, magnesium, and fiber.
- Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 148% more.
- Heart of palm contains 8 times more zinc than drumstick tree. Heart of palm contains 3.73mg of zinc, while drumstick tree contains 0.45mg.
- Heart of palm has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of heart of palm is 32, while the glycemic index of drumstick tree is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Drumstick pods, raw.
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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 | +291.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +369.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +666.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +728.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1662.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
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:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +200.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
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Fats
~0.2g
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
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2866.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1940% |
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 minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 141mg | 148% |
| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.084mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.12mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 461mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 0.45mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 0.36mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.794mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 50mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 45mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.074mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.2g | 7% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 8.53g | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 44µg | 5% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 37kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.003g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 5.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.102g | 0% |
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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