Heart of palm vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between heart of palm and eggs
- Heart of palm has more vitamin B6, potassium, and zinc, while eggs have more copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 151% higher.
- Eggs contain 14 times less potassium than heart of palm. Heart of palm contains 1806mg of potassium, while eggs contain 126mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in heart of palm is lower.
- Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs is 0, while the glycemic index of heart of palm is 32.
The food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 | +1333.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +255.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +210.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4300% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +1306.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +569.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
| 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:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2186.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +365.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5205% |
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Water
~74.62g
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
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81440% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1488.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.644mg | 2mg | 151% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 373mg | 124% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 30.8µg | 55% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.121mg | 53% |
| Choline | 0mg | 293.8mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 126mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.11µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.513mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 1.05mg | 24% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 12.58g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 149µg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 10.61g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 3.267g | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 87IU | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 4.077g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1.414g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 1.12g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 1.19mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 172mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 124mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 44µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 1.03mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 155kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | N/A |
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins