Heart of palm vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between heart of palm and ham?
- Heart of palm is richer in copper, potassium, and vitamin B6, yet ham is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and choline.
- Heart of palm's daily need coverage for copper is 63% higher.
- Heart of palm has 6 times more potassium than ham. Heart of palm has 1806mg of potassium, while ham has 287mg.
- Heart of palm contains less sodium.
- Ham has a lower glycemic index than heart of palm.
We used Hearts of palm, raw and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +529.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +715.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2685.7% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1408% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +347% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| 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:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1607.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +675.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2665% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.6% |
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Water
~67.67g
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
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +506.7% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.079mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.754mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1203mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 287mg | 45% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 20.93g | 36% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 19.5µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.4mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.65µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 4.023mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Choline | 0mg | 85.1mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 1.5g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 2.88mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 196mg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 5.53g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 1.81g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 2.62g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 32IU | 4% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 1.48mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.54g | 3% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 145kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.202mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 1189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.764g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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