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

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Important differences between Pectin and Heart of palm

  • Pectin has more Fiber, and Iron, however, Heart of palm is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C.
  • Heart of palm's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 62% more.
  • Pectin contains 14 times more Sodium than Heart of palm. Pectin contains 200mg of Sodium, while Heart of palm contains 14mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix 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.
Pectin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.1% 0.62% 102% 140% 13% 0.86% 26% 9.1% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 5.4% 159% 63% 215% 102% 60% 1.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +60.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25700%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +693.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Pectin
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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 0% 0.18% 0% 0% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
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 27% 4.1% 10% 0% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8000%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
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90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 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 FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +253%
Contains more ProteinProtein +800%
Contains more WaterWater +698.9%
Contains more OtherOther +563.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
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33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.046g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.089g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin Heart of palm Opinion
Calories 325kcal 115kcal Pectin
Protein 0.3g 2.7g Heart of palm
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Pectin
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Heart of palm
Net carbs 81.8g 24.11g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 25.61g Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 10mg Heart of palm
Calcium 7mg 18mg Heart of palm
Potassium 7mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Iron 2.71mg 1.69mg Pectin
Sugar 17.16g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 1.5g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Zinc 0.47mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 2mg 140mg Heart of palm
Sodium 200mg 14mg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 3IU 68IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0.5mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.07mg Pectin
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.05mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 1µg 24µg Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.046g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.005g Pectin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.089g Pectin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pectin Heart of palm
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Pectin
24%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.