Heart of palm vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between heart of palm and turnip?
- Heart of palm is richer in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet turnip is richer in vitamin C.
- Heart of palm's daily need coverage for copper is 62% higher.
- Heart of palm has 14 times more zinc than turnip. Heart of palm has 3.73mg of zinc, while turnip has 0.27mg.
- Turnip contains less sugar.
- Heart of palm has a lower glycemic index than turnip.
We used Hearts of palm, raw and Turnips, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +845.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +463.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +657.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1281.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +418.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +162.5% |
| 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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +200% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +298.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +184.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.2% |
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
0.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20% |
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 minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.085mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.09mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1806mg | 191mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 0.27mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.69mg | 0.3mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 27mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 21mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.03mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 25.61g | 6.43g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.134mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 2.7g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 28kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 67mg | 2% |
| Choline | 0mg | 11.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.11g | 4.63g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17.16g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 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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