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Heart of palm vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Heart of palm and Reese's pieces

  • Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, and Iron, while Reese's pieces has more Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 82% more than Heart of palm.
  • Heart of palm contains 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Reese's pieces. While Heart of palm contains 0.81mg of Vitamin B6, Reese's pieces contain only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Heart of palm is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hearts of palm, raw and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.

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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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +403.1%
Contains more IronIron +244.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +224.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +780%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +283.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%

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% 4.1% 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% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +98%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +129.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +6850%
Contains more ProteinProtein +361.5%
Contains more FatsFats +12285%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.7%
~equal in Other ~1.91g

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
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +89100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2012.4%

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 Reese's pieces
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Reese's pieces Opinion
Calories 115kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Protein 2.7g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 0.2g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Heart of palm
Net carbs 24.11g 56.86g Reese's pieces
Carbs 25.61g 59.86g Reese's pieces
Magnesium 10mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 18mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 1806mg 359mg Heart of palm
Iron 1.69mg 0.49mg Heart of palm
Sugar 17.16g 53.25g Heart of palm
Fiber 1.5g 3g Reese's pieces
Copper 0.644mg 0.41mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 1.15mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 140mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 14mg 194mg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 68IU 0IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.11mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Folate 24µg 55µg Reese's pieces
Choline 0mg 28.7mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 0.046g 16.42g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 1.88g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Reese's pieces
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
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.374g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.