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Heart of palm vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Heart of palm and Turkey meat different?

  • Heart of palm is richer in Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, while Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Choline, and Phosphorus.
  • Heart of palm covers your daily need of Copper 61% more than Turkey meat.
  • Heart of palm contains 8 times more Potassium than Turkey meat. Heart of palm contains 1806mg of Potassium, while Turkey meat contains 239mg.

Hearts of palm, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.

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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 +28.6%
Contains more Iron +55%
Contains more Potassium +655.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Zinc +50.4%
Contains more Copper +592.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +4157.1%
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 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +55%
Contains more Potassium +655.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Zinc +50.4%
Contains more Copper +592.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +4157.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +963.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
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 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +963.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +42583.3%
Contains more Other +314.6%
Contains more Protein +957.4%
Contains more Fats +3595%
Equal in Water - 63.52
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% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +42583.3%
Contains more Other +314.6%
Contains more Protein +957.4%
Contains more Fats +3595%
Equal in Water - 63.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52840%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2280.9%
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52840%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2280.9%

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 Turkey meat
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Heart of palm Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 24.11g 0.06g Heart of palm
Protein 2.7g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 0.2g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 25.61g 0.06g Heart of palm
Calories 115kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Sugar 17.16g 0g Turkey meat
Fiber 1.5g 0g Heart of palm
Calcium 18mg 14mg Heart of palm
Iron 1.69mg 1.09mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 10mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 140mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 1806mg 239mg Heart of palm
Sodium 14mg 103mg Heart of palm
Zinc 3.73mg 2.48mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.644mg 0.093mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.014mg Turkey meat
Selenium 0.7µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 68IU 39IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.07mg Heart of palm
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.045mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.81mg 0.616mg Heart of palm
Folate 24µg 9µg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg Heart of palm
Trans Fat 0g 0.101g Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.046g 2.155g Heart of palm
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Heart of palm Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Heart of palm
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.109g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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