Spirulina vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between spirulina and hearts of palm?
- Spirulina is higher in copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet hearts of palm are higher in manganese, zinc, fiber, vitamin C, phosphorus, and folate.
- Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for manganese is 53% more.
- Spirulina has 20 times more vitamin B1 than hearts of palm. While spirulina has 0.222mg of vitamin B1, hearts of palm have only 0.011mg.
- The amount of sodium in spirulina is lower.
We used Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Hearts of palm, canned 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 CopperCopper | +348.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +383.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +475% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +490.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +649.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1918.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +173.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +777.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.92 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
2.42 g
Water:
90.67 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
2.52 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
4.62 g
Water:
90.2 g
Other:
2.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +90.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +240% |
~equal in
Water
~90.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.135 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.106 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.202 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +202.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.13g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 1.394mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.133mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.057mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.011mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 426mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.15mg | 9% |
| Folate | 9µg | 39µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 65mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2.4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 7.9mg | 8% |
| Protein | 5.92g | 2.52g | 7% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 58mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 38mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.437mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 3.13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.126mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 127mg | 177mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.42g | 4.62g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.202g | 1% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 28kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.62g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.02g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.135g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.103g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.055mg | 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
17%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spirulina contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hearts of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 ($)