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Heart of palm vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Heart of palm and Tuna

  • Heart of palm has more Copper, Potassium, and Zinc, while Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
  • Tuna covers your daily need of Selenium 195% more than Heart of palm.
  • Heart of palm contains 15 times more Copper than Tuna. While Heart of palm contains 0.644mg of Copper, Tuna contains only 0.043mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hearts of palm, raw and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +350%
Contains more Iron +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +242.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +728.9%
Contains more Copper +1397.7%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.9%
Contains more Selenium +15357.1%
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 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +242.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +728.9%
Contains more Copper +1397.7%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.9%
Contains more Selenium +15357.1%

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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Tuna
Contains more Vitamin E +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2352.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 65
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 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2352.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55.5%
Contains more Protein +979.6%
Contains more Fats +195%
Equal in Water - 68.98
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55.5%
Contains more Protein +979.6%
Contains more Fats +195%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.6%
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.6%

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 Tuna
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 24.11g 0g Heart of palm
Protein 2.7g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 0.2g 0.59g Tuna
Carbs 25.61g 0g Heart of palm
Calories 115kcal 130kcal Tuna
Sugar 17.16g 0g Tuna
Fiber 1.5g 0g Heart of palm
Calcium 18mg 4mg Heart of palm
Iron 1.69mg 0.92mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 10mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 140mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 1806mg 527mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 54mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 0.45mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.644mg 0.043mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.013mg Tuna
Selenium 0.7µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 68IU 65IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.29mg Heart of palm
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.137mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 24µg 2µg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Heart of palm
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.046g 0.205g Heart of palm
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.138g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.175g Tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
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.
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.

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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.