Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

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.

Infographic

Nopales vs Hearts of palm infographic
Infographic link

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 49% 23% 22% 17% 6.8% 6.9% 2.7% 60% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 17% 16% 117% 44% 31% 28% 56% 182% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more IronIron +430.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +360%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +306.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +205%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 31% 27% 0% 0% 3% 9.5% 7.7% 10% 16% 0% 13% 2.3% 4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 13% 8.2% 7.6% 5.1% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.011mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.437mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +90.9%
Contains more FatsFats +588.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.7%
Contains more OtherOther +78.9%
~equal in Water ~90.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
30% 24% 46%
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 -87.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +472.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 16kcal 28kcal Hearts of palm
Protein 1.32g 2.52g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.09g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Vitamin C 9.3mg 7.9mg Nopales
Net carbs 1.13g 2.22g Hearts of palm
Carbs 3.33g 4.62g Hearts of palm
Magnesium 52mg 38mg Nopales
Calcium 164mg 58mg Nopales
Potassium 257mg 177mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Sugar 1.15g Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.2g 2.4g Hearts of palm
Copper 0.052mg 0.133mg Hearts of palm
Zinc 0.25mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 16mg 65mg Hearts of palm
Sodium 21mg 426mg Nopales
Vitamin A 457IU 0IU Nopales
Vitamin A 23µg 0µg Nopales
Manganese 0.457mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
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
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Folate 3µg 39µg Hearts of palm
Choline 7.3mg Nopales
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
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nopales Hearts of palm
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
7%
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.