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Heart of palm vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Heart of palm and Kit Kat

  • Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Iron, while Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 90% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Heart of palm is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +681.8%
Contains more IronIron +69%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4044.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +594.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~135mg

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 0% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3950%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +4163.8%
Contains more OtherOther +55.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.1%
Contains more FatsFats +12895%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.2%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +116780%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +905.6%

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 Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 115kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 2.7g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 0.2g 25.99g Kit Kat
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Heart of palm
Net carbs 24.11g 63.59g Kit Kat
Carbs 25.61g 64.59g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 10mg 37mg Kit Kat
Calcium 18mg 125mg Kit Kat
Potassium 1806mg 231mg Heart of palm
Iron 1.69mg 1mg Heart of palm
Sugar 17.16g 48.68g Heart of palm
Fiber 1.5g 1g Heart of palm
Copper 0.644mg 0.22mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 0.09mg Heart of palm
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 140mg 135mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 54mg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 68IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 3µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.34mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 0.7µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.02mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 24µg 14µg Heart of palm
Trans Fat 0g 0.099g Heart of palm
Choline 0mg 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 0.046g 17.953g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.895g Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Kit Kat
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
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.