Heart of palm vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between heart of palm and pork chop
- Heart of palm has more copper, potassium, and vitamin B6; however, pork chop is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- Pork chop's daily need coverage for selenium is 65% more.
- Heart of palm contains 6 times more copper than pork chop. Heart of palm contains 0.644mg of copper, while pork chop contains 0.105mg.
- 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 pork chop is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +473.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +94.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +513.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +18.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5100% |
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 EVitamin E | +138.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +880% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +780.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 36.4µg | 65% |
Copper | 0.644mg | 0.105mg | 60% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 7.927mg | 44% |
Potassium | 1806mg | 315mg | 44% |
Protein | 2.7g | 23.72g | 42% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.49mg | 37% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.66µg | 28% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg | 26% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.489mg | 25% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.104mg | 22% | |
Fats | 0.2g | 14.35g | 22% |
Saturated fat | 0.046g | 4.339g | 20% |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 241mg | 14% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1.894g | 12% |
Choline | 0mg | 67.5mg | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 4.887g | 12% |
Iron | 1.69mg | 0.87mg | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.313mg | 10% |
Carbs | 25.61g | 0g | 9% |
Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
Folate | 24µg | 0µg | 6% |
Calories | 115kcal | 231kcal | 6% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
Zinc | 3.73mg | 3.15mg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 40IU | 5% |
Calcium | 18mg | 56mg | 4% |
Sodium | 14mg | 74mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 20mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 24.11g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 17.16g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 4µg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.066g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.282mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.043mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.123mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.952mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.109mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.65mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.985mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.2mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.965mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g | N/A |
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:
23.72 g
Fats:
14.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.45 g
Other:
0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +13.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +314.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +778.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +7075% |
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
4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97640% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2028.1% |