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Heart of palm vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Heart of palm and Hearts of palm

  • Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Hearts of palm has more Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Heart of palm covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 61% more than Hearts of palm.
  • Heart of palm contains 10 times more Potassium than Hearts of palm. While Heart of palm contains 1806mg of Potassium, Hearts of palm contain only 177mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Heart of palm is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hearts of palm, raw and Hearts of palm, canned.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.4% 159% 63% 215% 102% 60% 1.8% 0% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 17% 16% 117% 44% 31% 28% 56% 182% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +920.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +384.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +224.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.2%
Contains more IronIron +85.2%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 4.1% 10% 0% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 13% 8.2% 7.6% 5.1% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3581.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~7.9mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +454.3%
Contains more FatsFats +210%
Contains more WaterWater +29.8%
~equal in Protein ~2.52g
~equal in Other ~2.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.202 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1960%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Heart of palm Hearts of palm
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Hearts of palm Opinion
Calories 115kcal 28kcal Heart of palm
Protein 2.7g 2.52g Heart of palm
Fats 0.2g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Vitamin C 8mg 7.9mg Heart of palm
Net carbs 24.11g 2.22g Heart of palm
Carbs 25.61g 4.62g Heart of palm
Magnesium 10mg 38mg Hearts of palm
Calcium 18mg 58mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 1806mg 177mg Heart of palm
Iron 1.69mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Sugar 17.16g Hearts of palm
Fiber 1.5g 2.4g Hearts of palm
Copper 0.644mg 0.133mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 1.15mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 140mg 65mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 426mg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 68IU 0IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0.5mg Heart of palm
Manganese 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.011mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.057mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.437mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.126mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.022mg Heart of palm
Folate 24µg 39µg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.046g 0.13g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.202g Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.023mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.091mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.055mg Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Hearts of palm
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Heart of palm
7%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/nutrients
  2. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.