Heart of palm vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between heart of palm and meatball
- Heart of palm has more potassium, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, meatball has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, choline, folate, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for meatball is 74% higher.
- Meatball has 10 times less potassium than heart of palm. Heart of palm has 1806mg of potassium, while meatball has 180mg.
- Heart of palm is lower in sodium.
- Heart of palm has a higher glycemic index than meatball.
Food types used in this article are Hearts of palm, raw and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 | +903.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.7% |
| 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 B6Vitamin B6 | +305% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +246% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1776% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
| 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:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +220.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +677.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4400% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101% |
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
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43660% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5142.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.938mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 180mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.2mg | 47% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 21g | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 4.666g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 344mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 550mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 1.8mg | 18% |
| Choline | 0mg | 88.4mg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 9g | 14% |
| Folate | 24µg | 78µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 4.6g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 2.5mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 1.73mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.706mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 1.425g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 2.16mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 8g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 2.188g | 5% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 197kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg | 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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.379g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)