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Heart of palm vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Heart of palm and Pigeon pea raw

  • Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, while Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need of Folate 108% more than Heart of palm.
  • Heart of palm contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Pigeon pea raw. While Heart of palm contains 0.81mg of Vitamin B6, Pigeon pea raw contains only 0.283mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hearts of palm, raw and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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 Potassium +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Calcium +622.2%
Contains more Iron +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1730%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.1%
Contains more Copper +64.1%
Contains more Selenium +1071.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Calcium +622.2%
Contains more Iron +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1730%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.1%
Contains more Copper +64.1%
Contains more Selenium +1071.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1186%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.4%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.187
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1186%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.4%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.187

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +556.3%
Contains more Protein +703.7%
Contains more Fats +645%
Contains more Carbs +145.1%
Contains more Other +72.9%
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more Water +556.3%
Contains more Protein +703.7%
Contains more Fats +645%
Contains more Carbs +145.1%
Contains more Other +72.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +814.6%
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +814.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Heart of palm Pigeon pea raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 24.11g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 2.7g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 0.2g 1.49g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 25.61g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 115kcal 343kcal Pigeon pea raw
Sugar 17.16g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 1.5g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 18mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 1.69mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 10mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 140mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1806mg 1392mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 17mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 2.76mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.644mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 0.7µg 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 68IU 28IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.187mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 2.965mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.283mg Heart of palm
Folate 24µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.046g 0.33g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.012g Pigeon pea raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.814g Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Pigeon pea raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
26%
Heart of palm
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.284g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.