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Heart of palm vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Heart of palm and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Fiber than Heart of palm.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Heart of palm is 72% higher.
  • Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Hearts of palm, raw and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +16800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +13900%
Contains more Potassium +60100%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +1676.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +16800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +13900%
Contains more Potassium +60100%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +1676.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +8900%
Contains more Water +1333%
Contains more Other +765.2%
Contains more Fats +1565%
Contains more Carbs +257.5%
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +8900%
Contains more Water +1333%
Contains more Other +765.2%
Contains more Fats +1565%
Contains more Carbs +257.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 24.11g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 2.7g 0.03g Heart of palm
Fats 0.2g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 25.61g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 115kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 17.16g 68.48g Heart of palm
Fiber 1.5g 0g Heart of palm
Calcium 18mg 8mg Heart of palm
Iron 1.69mg 0.01mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 10mg 0mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 140mg 1mg Heart of palm
Potassium 1806mg 3mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 52mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 0.21mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.644mg 0mg Heart of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 68IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.09mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.028mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.012mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.002mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0mg Heart of palm
Folate 24µg 0µg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Heart of palm
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.046g 2.049g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.121g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.