Heart of palm vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between heart of palm and hummus
- Heart of palm has more vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, and copper; however, hummus is richer in fiber, folate, magnesium, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Heart of palm covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 47% more than hummus.
- Hummus has 8 times less potassium than heart of palm. Heart of palm has 1806mg of potassium, while hummus has 228mg.
- Heart of palm contains less sodium.
- Heart of palm has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of heart of palm is 32, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Hummus, commercial.
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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 | +692.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +103.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +610% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +44.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +271.4% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +305% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +245.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.2mg | 47% |
Potassium | 1806mg | 228mg | 46% |
Manganese | 0.773mg | 34% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 3.613g | 23% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 6g | 18% |
Zinc | 3.73mg | 1.83mg | 17% |
Sodium | 14mg | 379mg | 16% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 71mg | 15% |
Folate | 24µg | 83µg | 15% |
Fats | 0.2g | 9.6g | 14% |
Copper | 0.644mg | 0.527mg | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 4.039g | 10% |
Protein | 2.7g | 7.9g | 10% |
Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.064mg | 9% |
Iron | 1.69mg | 2.44mg | 9% |
Saturated fat | 0.046g | 1.437g | 6% |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 176mg | 5% |
Carbs | 25.61g | 14.29g | 4% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.6µg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 3% | |
Calories | 115kcal | 166kcal | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.582mg | 2% |
Calcium | 18mg | 38mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 24.11g | 8.29g | N/A |
Sugar | 17.16g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% |
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:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +22.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4700% |
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Water
~66.59g
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
1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80680% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3959.6% |