Heart of palm vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Heart of palm and Fireweed?
- Heart of palm is higher in Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Fireweed is higher in Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for Calcium is 41% more.
- Heart of palm has 4 times more Potassium than Fireweed. While Heart of palm has 1806mg of Potassium, Fireweed has only 494mg.
We used Hearts of palm, raw and Fireweed, leaves, raw types in this article.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+29.6%
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Potassium
+265.6%
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Sodium
-58.8%
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Zinc
+40.2%
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Copper
+101.3%
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Calcium
+2283.3%
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Iron
+42%
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Magnesium
+1460%
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Selenium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+29.6%
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Potassium
+265.6%
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Sodium
-58.8%
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Zinc
+40.2%
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Copper
+101.3%
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Calcium
+2283.3%
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Iron
+42%
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Magnesium
+1460%
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Selenium
+28.6%
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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Vitamin C
+263.6%
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Vitamin B1
+51.5%
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Vitamin B2
+31.4%
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Vitamin B6
+28.2%
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Vitamin A
+5191.2%
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Vitamin B3
+419.3%
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Folate
+366.7%
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Vitamin C
+263.6%
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Vitamin B1
+51.5%
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Vitamin B2
+31.4%
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Vitamin B6
+28.2%
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Vitamin A
+5191.2%
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Vitamin B3
+419.3%
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Folate
+366.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+33.2%
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Protein
+74.4%
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Fats
+1275%
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Other
+27.6%
Equal in Water - 70.78
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
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1.99 g
Protein:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
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Carbs
+33.2%
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+74.4%
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+1275%
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+27.6%
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 24.11g | 8.62g |
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| Protein | 2.7g | 4.71g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 2.75g |
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| Carbs | 25.61g | 19.22g |
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| Calories | 115kcal | 103kcal |
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| Sugar | 17.16g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 10.6g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 429mg |
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| Iron | 1.69mg | 2.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 156mg |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 108mg |
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| Potassium | 1806mg | 494mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 34mg |
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| Zinc | 3.73mg | 2.66mg |
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| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.32mg |
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| Manganese | 6.704mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 68IU | 3598IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 180µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 2.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 4.674mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.632mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 112µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.046g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed 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 richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.