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

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The main differences between Pumpkin and Heart of palm

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Heart of palm is 58% higher.
  • Heart of palm has 142 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pumpkin. Pumpkin has 426µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Heart of palm has 3µg.

Food types used in this article are Pumpkin, raw 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 +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Iron +111.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +431.2%
Contains more Zinc +1065.6%
Contains more Copper +407.1%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Iron +111.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +431.2%
Contains more Zinc +1065.6%
Contains more Copper +407.1%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%

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 +12419.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +112%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1227.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
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 A +12419.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +112%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1227.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +31.8%
Contains more Protein +170%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +294%
Contains more Other +148.8%
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 Water +31.8%
Contains more Protein +170%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +294%
Contains more Other +148.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1680%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1680%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 6g 24.11g Heart of palm
Protein 1g 2.7g Heart of palm
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Heart of palm
Carbs 6.5g 25.61g Heart of palm
Calories 26kcal 115kcal Heart of palm
Sugar 2.76g 17.16g Pumpkin
Fiber 0.5g 1.5g Heart of palm
Calcium 21mg 18mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.8mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Pumpkin
Phosphorus 44mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 340mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 1mg 14mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.127mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.125mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 8513IU 68IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 3µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.5mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.298mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 16µg 24µg Heart of palm
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.046g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.005g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.089g Heart of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Heart of palm
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm
Heart 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 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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.