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Nopales vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nopales and Hearts of palm

  • Nopales have more Calcium, however, Hearts of palm have more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Hearts of palm is 41% higher.
  • Hearts of palm have 3 times less Calcium than Nopales. Nopales have 164mg of Calcium, while Hearts of palm have 58mg.
  • Nopales are lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Nopales, 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 Calcium +182.8%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Iron +430.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.3%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Manganese +205%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Contains more Calcium +182.8%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Iron +430.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.3%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Manganese +205%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 27% 3% 14% 9% 8% 6% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Fats +588.9%
Contains more Carbs +38.7%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Equal in Water - 90.2
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Fats +588.9%
Contains more Carbs +38.7%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Equal in Water - 90.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +472.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +472.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nopales Hearts of palm
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Hearts of palm Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 2.22g Hearts of palm
Protein 1.32g 2.52g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.09g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Carbs 3.33g 4.62g Hearts of palm
Calories 16kcal 28kcal Hearts of palm
Sugar 1.15g Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.2g 2.4g Hearts of palm
Calcium 164mg 58mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 52mg 38mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 65mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 257mg 177mg Nopales
Sodium 21mg 426mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.052mg 0.133mg Hearts of palm
Manganese 0.457mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 457IU 0IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Nopales
Vitamin C 9.3mg 7.9mg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.011mg Nopales
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.057mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.437mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.126mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.022mg Nopales
Folate 3µg 39µg Hearts of palm
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.023mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.04mg 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.077mg 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.059mg 0.091mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.015mg 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.059mg 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.025mg 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.13g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.202g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales Hearts of palm
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
10%
Nopales
8%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nopales
Nopales is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/nutrients
  2. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.