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

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What are the differences between Nori and Hearts of palm?

  • Nori is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Nori's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 35% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Nori is lower.

We used Seaweed, laver, raw and Hearts of palm, canned types 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 +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Copper +98.5%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +41.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.15
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Contains more Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Copper +98.5%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +41.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.15
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.
Nori
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +393.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +682.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +313.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +622.7%
Contains more Folate +274.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
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 +393.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +682.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +313.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +622.7%
Contains more Folate +274.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +130.6%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Contains more Other +84.8%
Contains more Fats +121.4%
Equal in Carbs - 4.62
Equal in Water - 90.2
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 +130.6%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Contains more Other +84.8%
Contains more Fats +121.4%
Equal in Carbs - 4.62
Equal in Water - 90.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.6%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Hearts of palm Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 2.22g Nori
Protein 5.81g 2.52g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Carbs 5.11g 4.62g Nori
Calories 35kcal 28kcal Nori
Sugar 0.49g Hearts of palm
Fiber 0.3g 2.4g Hearts of palm
Calcium 70mg 58mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 2mg 38mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 58mg 65mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 356mg 177mg Nori
Sodium 48mg 426mg Nori
Zinc 1.05mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.264mg 0.133mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 5202IU 0IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 0µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 7.9mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.011mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.057mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.437mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.126mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.022mg Nori
Folate 146µg 39µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.023mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.097mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.101mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.169mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.091mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.042mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.098mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.114mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.055mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.13g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.202g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
67%
Nori
8%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.