Heart of palm vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Heart of palm and Sesame
- Heart of palm has more Potassium, however, Sesame is higher in Copper, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Fiber, and Zinc.
- Sesame covers your daily Copper needs 382% more than Heart of palm.
- Sesame contains 4 times less Potassium than Heart of palm. Heart of palm contains 1806mg of Potassium, while Sesame contains 468mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Hearts of palm, raw and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.
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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 | +285.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3410% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5316.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +760.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +533.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +349.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4814.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +655.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1482% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +401.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +304.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
17.73 g
Fats:
49.67 g
Carbs:
23.45 g
Water:
4.69 g
Other:
4.46 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1381.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +556.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24735% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~23.45g
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
6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.773 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +375080% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24364% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 115kcal | 573kcal |
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| Protein | 2.7g | 17.73g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 49.67g |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 24.11g | 11.65g |
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| Carbs | 25.61g | 23.45g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 351mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 975mg |
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| Potassium | 1806mg | 468mg |
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| Iron | 1.69mg | 14.55mg |
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| Sugar | 17.16g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 11.8g |
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| Copper | 0.644mg | 4.082mg |
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| Zinc | 3.73mg | 7.75mg |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 629mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 68IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.25mg |
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| Manganese | 2.46mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 34.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.791mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.247mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 4.515mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.79mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 97µg |
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| Choline | 0mg | 25.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.046g | 6.957g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 18.759g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 21.773g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.388mg |
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| Threonine | 0.736mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.763mg |
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| Leucine | 1.358mg |
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| Lysine | 0.569mg |
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| Methionine | 0.586mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg |
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| Valine | 0.99mg |
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| Histidine | 0.522mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
348%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.