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Pecan vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pecan and Heart of palm

  • Pecan has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pecan is 62% higher.
  • Heart of palm has 134 times less Saturated Fat than Pecan. Pecan has 6.18g of Saturated Fat, while Heart of palm has 0.046g.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pecans and Hearts of palm, raw.

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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 +288.9%
Contains more Iron +49.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Copper +86.3%
Contains more Selenium +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +340.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +49.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Copper +86.3%
Contains more Selenium +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +340.5%

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.
Pecan
5
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Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +285.7%
Equal in Folate - 24
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +285.7%
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +239.6%
Contains more Fats +35885%
Contains more Carbs +84.8%
Contains more Water +1874.4%
Contains more Other +34.5%
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Protein +239.6%
Contains more Fats +35885%
Contains more Carbs +84.8%
Contains more Water +1874.4%
Contains more Other +34.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +815920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24185.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +815920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24185.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 24.11g Heart of palm
Protein 9.17g 2.7g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 0.2g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 25.61g Heart of palm
Calories 691kcal 115kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g 17.16g Pecan
Fiber 9.6g 1.5g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 18mg Pecan
Iron 2.53mg 1.69mg Pecan
Magnesium 121mg 10mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 140mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 0mg 14mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 3.73mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.644mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 0.7µg Pecan
Vitamin A 56IU 68IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 1.4mg 0.5mg Pecan
Vitamin C 1.1mg 8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.05mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 0.9mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 22µg 24µg Heart of palm
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 0.046g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 0.005g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 0.089g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan Heart 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
31%
Pecan
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/nutrients
  2. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.