Heart of palm vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between heart of palm and taco
- Heart of palm has more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and zinc; however, taco has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin K, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for copper for heart of palm is 63% higher.
- Taco has 9 times less vitamin B6 than heart of palm. Heart of palm has 0.81mg of vitamin B6, while taco has 0.09mg.
- Heart of palm is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Hearts of palm, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 | +764.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +42% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +736.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +113.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +394.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1214.3% |
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 | +1900% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +800% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +26.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +566.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.644mg | 0.077mg | 63% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.09mg | 55% |
Potassium | 1806mg | 209mg | 47% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 3.042g | 20% |
Saturated fat | 0.046g | 4.384g | 20% |
Fats | 0.2g | 12.7g | 19% |
Zinc | 3.73mg | 1.75mg | 18% |
Sodium | 14mg | 397mg | 17% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 9.2µg | 15% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 15.3µg | 13% |
Protein | 2.7g | 8.86g | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 4.411g | 11% |
Manganese | 0.249mg | 11% | |
Fiber | 1.5g | 3.9g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 8mg | 0.4mg | 8% |
Calcium | 18mg | 89mg | 7% |
Choline | 0mg | 32mg | 6% |
Calories | 115kcal | 226kcal | 6% |
Iron | 1.69mg | 1.19mg | 6% |
Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
Magnesium | 10mg | 32mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 178mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 1.65mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 20µg | 2% |
Carbs | 25.61g | 19.85g | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
Folate | 24µg | 19µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 24.11g | 15.95g | N/A |
Sugar | 17.16g | 0.9g | N/A |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.467g | N/A |
Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29% |
Contains more WaterWater | +21.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +26.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +228.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +6250% |
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88120% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3318% |