Heart of palm vs. Lychee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between heart of palm and lychee?
- Heart of palm is richer in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet lychee is richer in vitamin C.
- Lychee's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 71% higher.
- Heart of palm has 53 times more zinc than lychee. Heart of palm has 3.73mg of zinc, while lychee has 0.07mg.
- Lychee contains less sugar.
- Heart of palm has a lower glycemic index than lychee.
We used Hearts of palm, raw and Litchis, raw types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +956.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +445.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +335.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5228.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +351.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +176.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +710% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +793.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| 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:
0.83 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
16.53 g
Water:
81.76 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +225.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +352.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.6% |
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
0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.132 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 71.5mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.1mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.148mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 171mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 0.07mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 0.31mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 31mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.065mg | 9% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 0.83g | 4% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 16.53g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.603mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 66kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Choline | 0mg | 7.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 15.23g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 15.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0.099g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.132g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lychee is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)