Heart of palm vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between heart of palm and peanut butter
- Heart of palm has more potassium, vitamin B6, and copper; however, peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, and fiber.
- Peanut butter covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 76% more than heart of palm.
- Peanut butter has 3 times less potassium than heart of palm. Heart of palm has 1806mg of potassium, while peanut butter has 558mg.
- Heart of palm contains less saturated fat.
- Heart of palm has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of heart of palm is 32, while the glycemic index of peanut butter is 14.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.
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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 | +223.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +52.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +48.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1580% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +172.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +485.7% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1720% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1356.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +262.5% |
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:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +5550.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +722.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +25580% |
Contains more OtherOther | +45.2% |
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
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +518720% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13984.3% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 12.535g | 83% |
Fats | 0.2g | 51.36g | 79% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 13.112mg | 76% |
Manganese | 1.665mg | 72% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 25.941g | 65% |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 9.1mg | 57% |
Saturated fat | 0.046g | 10.325g | 47% |
Protein | 2.7g | 22.21g | 39% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 168mg | 38% |
Potassium | 1806mg | 558mg | 37% |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 335mg | 28% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.441mg | 28% |
Copper | 0.644mg | 0.422mg | 25% |
Calories | 115kcal | 598kcal | 24% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 23% | |
Folate | 24µg | 87µg | 16% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 5g | 14% |
Zinc | 3.73mg | 2.51mg | 11% |
Choline | 0mg | 63mg | 11% |
Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 4.1µg | 6% |
Calcium | 18mg | 49mg | 3% |
Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.192mg | 1% |
Carbs | 25.61g | 22.31g | 1% |
Iron | 1.69mg | 1.74mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 24.11g | 17.31g | N/A |
Sugar | 17.16g | 10.49g | N/A |
Sodium | 14mg | 17mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.075g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.546mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.557mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.279g)
Which food is cheaper?

Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)