Heart of palm vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between heart of palm and lettuce
- Heart of palm has more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2; however, lettuce is higher in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 147% more than heart of palm.
- Lettuce contains 22 times less copper than heart of palm. Heart of palm contains 0.644mg of copper, while lettuce contains 0.029mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Hearts of palm, raw and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.
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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 | +830.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2120.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1972.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +382.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
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 EVitamin E | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
| 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:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +792.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.7% |
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
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.082g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 126.3µg | 105% |
| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.029mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.09mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 194mg | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 370µg | 41% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 0.18mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 29mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 0.86mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 2.87g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 15kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.375mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 1.36g | 3% |
| Choline | 0mg | 13.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9.2mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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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