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

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How are Quince and Heart of palm different?

  • Quince is richer in Vitamin C, while Heart of palm is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Heart of palm covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 59% more than Quince.
  • Quince contains 2 times more Vitamin C than Heart of palm. Quince contains 15mg of Vitamin C, while Heart of palm contains 8mg.

Quinces, raw and Hearts of palm, raw types were 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 less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +141.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +723.5%
Contains more Potassium +816.8%
Contains more Zinc +9225%
Contains more Copper +395.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +141.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +723.5%
Contains more Potassium +816.8%
Contains more Zinc +9225%
Contains more Copper +395.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
Quince
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Contains more Vitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1925%
Contains more Folate +700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 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 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1925%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Protein +575%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +67.4%
Contains more Other +397.5%
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 +20.6%
Contains more Protein +575%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +67.4%
Contains more Other +397.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +620%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78%
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +620%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quince 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 13.4g 24.11g Heart of palm
Protein 0.4g 2.7g Heart of palm
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Heart of palm
Carbs 15.3g 25.61g Heart of palm
Calories 57kcal 115kcal Heart of palm
Sugar 17.16g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 1.5g Quince
Calcium 11mg 18mg Heart of palm
Iron 0.7mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 17mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 197mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 4mg 14mg Quince
Zinc 0.04mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.13mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 40IU 68IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 15mg 8mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.081mg Quince
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 3µg 24µg Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.046g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.005g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.089g Heart of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince Heart of palm
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
7%
Quince
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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)

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.