Heart of palm vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between heart of palm and maple sugar
- Heart of palm has more vitamin B6, copper, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin C, folate, and fiber; however, maple sugar is richer in zinc and calcium.
- Heart of palm's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 62% more.
- Maple sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of maple sugar is 63, while the glycemic index of heart of palm is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Sugars, maple.
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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 | +559.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +550.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +4566.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| 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:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2600% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +768.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.9% |
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Fats
~0.2g
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
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1180% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.422mg | 192% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.003mg | 62% |
| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.099mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 274mg | 45% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 90.9g | 22% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 6.06mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 3mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.013mg | 13% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 354kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 90mg | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 0.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 1.61mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 90.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 84.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Choline | 0mg | 2.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.1g | 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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $4)
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)
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.