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Seaweed vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Seaweed and Hearts of palm?

  • Seaweed is richer in Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Hearts of palm are richer in Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for Manganese is 52% higher.
  • Seaweed has 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Hearts of palm. Seaweed has 0.642mg of Vitamin B5, while Hearts of palm have 0.126mg.
  • Seaweed contains less Sodium.

We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Hearts of palm, canned types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 17% 16% 117% 44% 31% 28% 56% 182% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +189.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +597%
~equal in Iron ~3.13mg
~equal in Copper ~0.133mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.15mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 13% 8.2% 7.6% 5.1% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +409.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +361.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1000%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.437mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 CarbsCarbs +107.1%
Contains more OtherOther +224%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +10.7%
Contains more WaterWater +10.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.202 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +329.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.103g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Hearts of palm
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Hearts of palm Opinion
Calories 43kcal 28kcal Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 2.52g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.56g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Vitamin C 3mg 7.9mg Hearts of palm
Net carbs 8.27g 2.22g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 4.62g Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 38mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 58mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 177mg Hearts of palm
Iron 2.85mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Sugar 0.6g Hearts of palm
Fiber 1.3g 2.4g Hearts of palm
Copper 0.13mg 0.133mg Hearts of palm
Zinc 1.23mg 1.15mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 65mg Hearts of palm
Sodium 233mg 426mg Seaweed
Vitamin A 116IU 0IU Seaweed
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.011mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.057mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.437mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.126mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.022mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 39µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.13g Hearts of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.202g Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.023mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.083mg 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.082mg 0.091mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.025mg 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.072mg 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.024mg 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Hearts of palm
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Seaweed
7%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
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 ($)

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.