Lotus root vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Lotus root and Hearts of palm
- Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, and Iron.
- Hearts of palm covers your daily Manganese needs 49% more than Lotus root.
- Hearts of palm contain 15 times less Vitamin B1 than Lotus root. Lotus root contains 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, while Hearts of palm contain 0.011mg.
- Lotus root has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Lotus root, raw and Hearts of palm, canned.
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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 | +214.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +169.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +194.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +434.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +457% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +286% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +199.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1072.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
2.52 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
4.62 g
Water:
90.2 g
Other:
2.04 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +272.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +520% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.202 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +415% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +910% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 74kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 2.52g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.62g |
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 7.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.33g | 2.22g |
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| Carbs | 17.23g | 4.62g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 58mg |
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| Potassium | 556mg | 177mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 3.13mg |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.133mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 65mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 426mg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 1.394mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.437mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.126mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.022mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 39µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.13g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.103g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.202g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.097mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.101mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.169mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.091mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.042mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.098mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg | 0.114mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.055mg |
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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
26%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.