Heart of palm vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between heart of palm and truffle
- Heart of palm has more vitamin B6, copper, potassium, and zinc; however, truffle is richer in fiber, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
- Truffle covers your daily fiber needs 274% more than heart of palm.
- Truffle has 7 times less vitamin B6 than heart of palm. Heart of palm has 0.81mg of vitamin B6, while truffle has 0.112mg.
- Truffle has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of truffle is 45, while the glycemic index of heart of palm is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Hearts of palm, raw and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.
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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 | +139.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +251.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +182.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +730% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +783.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +247.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6100% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +623.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +368.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +596.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
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:
9.25 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
73.01 g
Water:
14.8 g
Other:
2.21 g
Contains more WaterWater | +369.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +242.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +265% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +11.1% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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Fiber | 1.5g | 70.1g | 274% |
Manganese | 1.951mg | 85% | |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 43.4µg | 78% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.112mg | 54% |
Iron | 1.69mg | 5.88mg | 52% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.844mg | 51% |
Copper | 0.644mg | 0.183mg | 51% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 6.267mg | 34% |
Potassium | 1806mg | 754mg | 31% |
Zinc | 3.73mg | 1.32mg | 22% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 83mg | 17% |
Carbs | 25.61g | 73.01g | 16% |
Calcium | 18mg | 159mg | 14% |
Protein | 2.7g | 9.25g | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 10% | |
Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
Calories | 115kcal | 284kcal | 8% |
Phosphorus | 140mg | 184mg | 6% |
Folate | 24µg | 38µg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
Sodium | 14mg | 35mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.2g | 0.73g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 24.11g | 2.91g | N/A |
Sugar | 17.16g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 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%

31%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%

107%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.