Heart of palm vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between heart of palm and pecan pie?
- Heart of palm is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, copper, zinc, and vitamin C, yet pecan pie is higher in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Heart of palm's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 58% more.
- Heart of palm has 40 times more vitamin C than pecan pie. While heart of palm has 8mg of vitamin C, pecan pie has only 0.2mg.
- The amount of sodium in heart of palm is lower.
- The glycemic index of heart of palm is lower.
We used Hearts of palm, raw and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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 | +1257.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +205.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +265.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1614.3% |
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 | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +276% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
4.9 g
Fats:
22.2 g
Carbs:
52.2 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +256.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11000% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.8% |
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
3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.71 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +223520% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6315.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.06mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 133mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.211mg | 48% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 5.71g | 37% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 22.2g | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 31% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 11.181g | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 1.02mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 12µg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 3.989g | 18% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 412kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.188mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 262mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 82µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 52.2g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 94mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 4.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 1.48mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 26µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.943g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.