Heart of palm vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between heart of palm and pilaf
- Heart of palm has more copper, potassium, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, pilaf has more selenium, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pilaf is 58% higher.
- Pilaf has 10 times less potassium than heart of palm. Heart of palm has 1806mg of potassium, while pilaf has 188mg.
- Heart of palm is lower in sodium.
- Pilaf has a higher glycemic index than heart of palm.
Food types used in this article are Hearts of palm, raw and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.
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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 | +860.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +288% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +269.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +361.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4528.6% |
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 | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1106% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +580.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +783.3% |
| 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:
10.42 g
Fats:
1.37 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
8.04 g
Other:
3.86 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +764.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +285.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +585% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +198% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94% |
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
0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.377 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7360% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +323.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 32.4µg | 58% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1303mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.166mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 188mg | 48% |
| Folate | 24µg | 212µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.603mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 6.127mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.4mg | 32% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 1.01mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 76.31g | 17% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 10.42g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 14% | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 359kcal | 12% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 2.44mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.087mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 4.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Choline | 0mg | 17.5mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.37g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 154mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.377g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.373g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0.307g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 75.11g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 1.53g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.63g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 1289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)