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Heart of palm vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Heart of palm and Horse meat

  • Heart of palm has more Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, while Horse meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Horse meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 132% more than Heart of palm.
  • Heart of palm contains 5 times more Potassium than Horse meat. While Heart of palm contains 1806mg of Potassium, Horse meat contains only 379mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Heart of palm is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hearts of palm, raw and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted.

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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 Calcium +125%
Contains more Potassium +376.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Copper +276.6%
Contains more Iron +197.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.4%
Contains more Selenium +1828.6%
Equal in Zinc - 3.82
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Potassium +376.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Copper +276.6%
Contains more Iron +197.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.4%
Contains more Selenium +1828.6%
Equal in Zinc - 3.82

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +942.2%
Contains more Fats +2925%
Equal in Water - 63.98
Equal in Other - 1.83
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +942.2%
Contains more Fats +2925%
Equal in Water - 63.98
Equal in Other - 1.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +855.1%
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +855.1%

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 Horse meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 24.11g 0g Heart of palm
Protein 2.7g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 0.2g 6.05g Horse meat
Carbs 25.61g 0g Heart of palm
Calories 115kcal 175kcal Horse meat
Sugar 17.16g Horse meat
Fiber 1.5g 0g Heart of palm
Calcium 18mg 8mg Heart of palm
Iron 1.69mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Magnesium 10mg 25mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 140mg 247mg Horse meat
Potassium 1806mg 379mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 55mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.644mg 0.171mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.022mg Horse meat
Selenium 0.7µg 13.5µg Horse meat
Vitamin A 68IU 0IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 8mg 2mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.1mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.12mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.33mg Heart of palm
Folate 24µg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Tryptophan 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.046g 1.9g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 2.12g Horse meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.85g Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Horse meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Heart of palm
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.854g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.