Persimmon vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between persimmon and heart of palm?
- Persimmon is higher in vitamin C and iron, yet heart of palm is higher in potassium and phosphorus.
- Persimmon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 64% more.
- The glycemic index of heart of palm is lower.
We used Persimmons, native, raw and Hearts of palm, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +482.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +438.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +725% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
33.5 g
Water:
64.4 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121.1% |
~equal in
Water
~69.5g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.644mg | 72% | |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 8mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 310mg | 1806mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 3.73mg | 34% | |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 140mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 1.69mg | 10% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 0.8g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 33.5g | 25.61g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1% | |
| Calories | 127kcal | 115kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.5g | 24.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
17%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)