Heart of palm vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between heart of palm and pecan
- Heart of palm has more vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C; however, pecan has more copper, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for copper for pecan is 62% higher.
- Pecan has 7 times less vitamin C than heart of palm. Heart of palm has 8mg of vitamin C, while pecan has 1.1mg.
- Heart of palm is lower in saturated fat.
- Heart of palm has a higher glycemic index than pecan.
Food types used in this article are Hearts of palm, raw and Nuts, pecans.
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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 | +340.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +288.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +442.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +627.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.7% |
| 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:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1874.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +239.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35885% |
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
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +815920% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24185.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 21.614g | 144% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 71.97g | 110% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 40.801g | 102% |
| Copper | 0.644mg | 1.2mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.66mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.21mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 410mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 9.6g | 32% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 691kcal | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 6.18g | 28% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 121mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 277mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 2.7g | 9.17g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 2.53mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 1.1mg | 8% |
| Choline | 0mg | 40.5mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 4.53mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 1.4mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 3.8µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 13.86g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 1.167mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 24µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
149%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.