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Heart of palm vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Heart of palm and Refried beans

  • Heart of palm has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Refried beans are higher in Selenium, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Heart of palm covers your daily Copper needs 57% more than Refried beans.
  • Refried beans contain 8 times less Vitamin B6 than Heart of palm. Heart of palm contains 0.81mg of Vitamin B6, while Refried beans contain 0.103mg.
  • Heart of palm has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Hearts of palm, raw and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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 Iron +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +466.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +543.1%
Contains more Copper +399.2%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Selenium +728.6%
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 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Contains more Iron +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +466.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +543.1%
Contains more Copper +399.2%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Selenium +728.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.4%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.4%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +89%
Contains more Other +16.4%
Contains more Protein +84.4%
Contains more Fats +905%
Contains more Water +11.9%
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% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Carbs +89%
Contains more Other +16.4%
Contains more Protein +84.4%
Contains more Fats +905%
Contains more Water +11.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +510.1%
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +510.1%

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 Refried beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 24.11g 9.85g Heart of palm
Protein 2.7g 4.98g Refried beans
Fats 0.2g 2.01g Refried beans
Carbs 25.61g 13.55g Heart of palm
Calories 115kcal 90kcal Heart of palm
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 17.16g 0.54g Refried beans
Fiber 1.5g 3.7g Refried beans
Calcium 18mg 29mg Refried beans
Iron 1.69mg 1.44mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 10mg 35mg Refried beans
Phosphorus 140mg 92mg Heart of palm
Potassium 1806mg 319mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 370mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 0.58mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.644mg 0.129mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.289mg Refried beans
Selenium 0.7µg 5.8µg Refried beans
Vitamin A 68IU 0IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.09mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 8mg 6mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.076mg Refried beans
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.079mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.367mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.189mg Refried beans
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.103mg Heart of palm
Folate 24µg 11µg Heart of palm
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0g 0.016g Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.046g 0.631g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.601g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.543g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Refried beans
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
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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)
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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.