Heart of palm vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between heart of palm and tapioca
- Heart of palm has more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin C, and fiber, while tapioca has more vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Heart of palm's daily need coverage for copper is 70% higher.
- Heart of palm has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of heart of palm is 32, while the glycemic index of tapioca is 78.
The food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.
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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 | +1257.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2716.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5266.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +965.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +483.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2354.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
2.88 g
Fats:
1.67 g
Carbs:
19.56 g
Water:
75.01 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +735% |
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Protein
~2.88g
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Water
~75.01g
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
0.991 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.061 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8940% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.012mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.033mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 133mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 0.35mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 0.06mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 82mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0.7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.277mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.075mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 47µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 121mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0.991g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.143mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 19.56g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.67g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.452g | 1% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 2.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 19.56g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17.16g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.061g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.078mg | 0% |
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.945g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
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.