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Pumpkin leaves vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin leaves and Hearts of palm different?

  • Pumpkin leaves are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Hearts of palm are richer in Manganese, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Hearts of palm is 45% higher.
  • Pumpkin leaves have less Sodium.

Pumpkin leaves, raw and Hearts of palm, canned are the varieties used 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 Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Potassium +146.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +48.7%
Contains more Iron +41%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Manganese +292.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Copper - 0.133
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Potassium +146.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +48.7%
Contains more Iron +41%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Manganese +292.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Copper - 0.133

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +840.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Equal in Folate - 39
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +840.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Equal in Folate - 39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Carbs +98.3%
Contains more Other +64.5%
Equal in Water - 90.2
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 +25%
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Carbs +98.3%
Contains more Other +64.5%
Equal in Water - 90.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +818.2%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +818.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Hearts of palm Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 2.22g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 3.15g 2.52g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Carbs 2.33g 4.62g Hearts of palm
Calories 19kcal 28kcal Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.4g Hearts of palm
Calcium 39mg 58mg Hearts of palm
Iron 2.22mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 104mg 65mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 177mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 426mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.133mg 0.133mg
Manganese 0.355mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 0IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 7.9mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.011mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.057mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.437mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.126mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.022mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 39µg Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.023mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.097mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.101mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.169mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.091mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.042mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.098mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.114mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.13g Hearts of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.202g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves 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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
8%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 minerals?
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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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.