Sorghum syrup vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sorghum syrup and heart of palm?
- Sorghum syrup is higher in iron, magnesium, and calcium, yet heart of palm is higher in copper, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and fiber.
- Heart of palm's daily need coverage for copper is 57% more.
- Sorghum syrup has 10 times more magnesium than heart of palm. While sorghum syrup has 100mg of magnesium, heart of palm has only 10mg.
We used Syrups, sorghum and Hearts of palm, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +733.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +395.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +809.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
74.9 g
Water:
22.7 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +192.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +206.2% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 67% | |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.644mg | 57% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 3.73mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 1.69mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1000mg | 1806mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 100mg | 10mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 74.9g | 25.61g | 16% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 18mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 140mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.81mg | 11% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 115kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 24µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.089g | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.9g | 24.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.9g | 17.16g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.046g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.005g | 0% |
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
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
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.