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Heart of palm vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between heart of palm and pound cake

  • Heart of palm has more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and zinc; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B12, choline, and vitamin B1.
  • Heart of palm's daily need coverage for copper is 67% more.
  • Heart of palm contains 23 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. Heart of palm contains 0.81mg of vitamin B6, while pound cake contains 0.036mg.
  • Heart of palm contains less sodium.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of heart of palm is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.4% 159% 63% 215% 102% 60% 1.8% 0% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1112.1%
Contains more IronIron +14.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +767.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~140mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 1% 10% 0% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +168.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6880%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 4% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3741.6%

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 Pound cake
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Pound cake DV% diff.
Copper 0.644mg 0.042mg 67%
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.036mg 60%
Potassium 1806mg 149mg 49%
Zinc 3.73mg 0.43mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 3.419g 22%
Saturated fat 0.046g 4.811g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Fats 0.2g 13.96g 21%
Sodium 14mg 377mg 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Calories 115kcal 353kcal 12%
Choline 0mg 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.173mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg 9%
Carbs 25.61g 53.64g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 3.02g 8%
Selenium 0.7µg 5µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin A 3µg 70µg 7%
Protein 2.7g 5g 5%
Manganese 0.11mg 5%
Folate 24µg 42µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.249mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Fiber 1.5g 0.6g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 1.615mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 47mg 3%
Iron 1.69mg 1.48mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.65mg 1%
Net carbs 24.11g 53.04g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 17.16g 33.36g N/A
Phosphorus 140mg 140mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Pound cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Heart of palm
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.