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Potato wedges vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato wedges and Hearts of palm

  • Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Hearts of palm are richer in Iron, and Zinc.
  • Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for Iron is 30% higher.
  • Potato wedges have 16 times more Vitamin B6 than Hearts of palm. While Potato wedges have 0.35mg of Vitamin B6, Hearts of palm have only 0.022mg.
  • Potato wedges have less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Hearts of palm, canned.

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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 Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Calcium +286.7%
Contains more Iron +347.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +210.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Calcium +286.7%
Contains more Iron +347.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +210.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
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% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
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 C +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +254.8%
Contains more Carbs +451.9%
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.52
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 Fats +254.8%
Contains more Carbs +451.9%
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1308.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1308.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Hearts of palm Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 2.22g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 2.52g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.62g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 4.62g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 28kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Hearts of palm
Fiber 2g 2.4g Hearts of palm
Calcium 15mg 58mg Hearts of palm
Iron 0.7mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 19mg 38mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 87mg 65mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 177mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 426mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.37mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.133mg Hearts of palm
Manganese 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg Hearts of palm
Vitamin C 11.2mg 7.9mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.011mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.057mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.437mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.126mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.022mg Potato wedges
Folate 39µg Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.023mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.091mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.13g Hearts of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.103g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.202g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
8%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
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 ($)
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.