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Heart of palm vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between heart of palm and shortbread

  • Heart of palm has more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and zinc; however, shortbread has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for heart of palm is 62% higher.
  • Shortbread has 21 times less potassium than heart of palm. Heart of palm has 1806mg of potassium, while shortbread has 88mg.
  • Heart of palm is lower in sodium.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than heart of palm.

Food types used in this article are Hearts of palm, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1952.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +615.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +661.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more IronIron +76.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +785.7%

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1040.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +388%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +606%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +263.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1830.6%
Contains more OtherOther +93.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.9%
Contains more FatsFats +13010%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134060%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9255.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Shortbread DV% diff.
Copper 0.644mg 0.09mg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.071mg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 8.326g 55%
Potassium 1806mg 88mg 51%
Fats 0.2g 26.22g 40%
Saturated fat 0.046g 8.105g 37%
Zinc 3.73mg 0.49mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.353mg 25%
Calories 115kcal 514kcal 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 6.708g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Iron 1.69mg 2.98mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 3.275mg 15%
Sodium 14mg 353mg 15%
Folate 24µg 81µg 14%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 2.44mg 13%
Carbs 25.61g 63.78g 13%
Phosphorus 140mg 66mg 11%
Selenium 0.7µg 6.2µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.314mg 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg 9%
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Protein 2.7g 5.37g 5%
Magnesium 10mg 14mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 13mg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.3g 1%
Net carbs 24.11g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 17.16g 21.65g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
Choline 0mg 0.9mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.