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Heart of palm vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Heart of palm and Pumpkin seed

  • Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus, however, Pumpkin seed is higher in Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily Fiber needs 68% more than Heart of palm.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 27 times less Vitamin C than Heart of palm. Heart of palm contains 8mg of Vitamin C, while Pumpkin seed contains 0.3mg.
  • Heart of palm has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Hearts of palm, raw and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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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 Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +96.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Calcium +205.6%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2520%
Contains more Zinc +176.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.69
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 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +96.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Calcium +205.6%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2520%
Contains more Zinc +176.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.69

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 C +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2089.2%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 62
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 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2089.2%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1444.4%
Contains more Protein +587%
Contains more Fats +9600%
Contains more Carbs +109.9%
Contains more Other +91%
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +1444.4%
Contains more Protein +587%
Contains more Fats +9600%
Contains more Carbs +109.9%
Contains more Other +91%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9837.1%
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9837.1%

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 Pumpkin seed
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 24.11g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 2.7g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 0.2g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 25.61g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 115kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 17.16g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 1.5g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 18mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 1.69mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 10mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 140mg 92mg Heart of palm
Potassium 1806mg 919mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 18mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.644mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 0.7µg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 68IU 62IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 8mg 0.3mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.034mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.052mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.286mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.056mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.037mg Heart of palm
Folate 24µg 9µg Heart of palm
Tryptophan 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 0.046g 3.67g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Pumpkin seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Heart of palm
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.