Heart of palm vs. Milky Way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between heart of palm and Milky Way?
- Heart of palm is higher in vitamin B6, copper, potassium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin C, yet Milky Way is higher in calcium and vitamin B12.
- Heart of palm's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 61% more.
- Heart of palm has 15 times more potassium than Milky Way. While heart of palm has 1806mg of potassium, Milky Way has only 124mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in heart of palm is lower.
- The glycemic index of heart of palm is lower.
We used Hearts of palm, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar types in this article.
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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 | +1356.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +244.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +338.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +440.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +538.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.7% |
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 | +1042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +484.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5685.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +78% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| 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:
4.01 g
Fats:
17.23 g
Carbs:
71.17 g
Water:
6.3 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1003.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8515% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +177.9% |
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
12.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.26 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.1% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.014mg | 61% |
| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.147mg | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 12.016g | 54% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 124mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 0.69mg | 28% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 17.23g | 26% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 456kcal | 17% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 0.49mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 71.17g | 15% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 115mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 67mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.18µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0.7mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 167mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.103mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 2.23g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.154mg | 5% |
| Choline | 0mg | 16.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.89mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 4.01g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 70.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 59.69g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.206g | N/A |
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.