Shrimp vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shrimp and heart of palm
- Shrimp has more phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium, while heart of palm has more potassium, copper, zinc, and iron.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 63% more than heart of palm.
- Shrimp contains 8 times more sodium than heart of palm. While shrimp contains 111mg of sodium, heart of palm contains only 14mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in heart of palm is lower.
- Heart of palm has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of heart of palm is 32, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +290% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +288.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +597.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +231.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +788.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12705% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.5% |
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Water
~69.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +860% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 1806mg | 46% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 2.7g | 43% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.644mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 3.73mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 1.69mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 140mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 25.61g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 10mg | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 115kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 24.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.046g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
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.