Heart of palm vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between heart of palm and taro
- Heart of palm has more copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, taro is richer in vitamin E, fiber, and magnesium.
- Heart of palm covers your daily copper needs 52% more than taro.
- Taro has 16 times less zinc than heart of palm. Heart of palm has 3.73mg of zinc, while taro has 0.23mg.
- Taro has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taro is 54, while the glycemic index of heart of palm is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Taro, raw.
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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 | +205.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +274.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1521.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +230% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.4% |
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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +376% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.8% |
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Fats
~0.2g
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Carbs
~26.46g
~equal in
Water
~70.64g
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +220% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.083g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.172mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.283mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 591mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 0.23mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 0.55mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 2.38mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.025mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 4.1g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 84mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 4.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.095mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Choline | 0mg | 17.3mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Folate | 24µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 112kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 26.46g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.