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Maple syrup vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Maple syrup and Heart of palm

  • Maple syrup has more Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Heart of palm is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 84% more than Heart of palm.
  • Heart of palm contains 6 times less Calcium than Maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 102mg of Calcium, while Heart of palm contains 18mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, maple 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 Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Iron +1436.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +6900%
Contains more Potassium +751.9%
Contains more Zinc +153.7%
Contains more Copper +3477.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Iron +1436.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +6900%
Contains more Potassium +751.9%
Contains more Zinc +153.7%
Contains more Copper +3477.8%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +605.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 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 B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +605.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40400%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +161.8%
Contains more Protein +6650%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Water +114.6%
Contains more Other +323.4%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 Carbs +161.8%
Contains more Protein +6650%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Water +114.6%
Contains more Other +323.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +423.5%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +423.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple syrup Heart of palm
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 24.11g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 2.7g Heart of palm
Fats 0.06g 0.2g Heart of palm
Carbs 67.04g 25.61g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 115kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 17.16g Heart of palm
Fiber 0g 1.5g Heart of palm
Calcium 102mg 18mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 21mg 10mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 212mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 12mg 14mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.018mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Heart of palm
Vitamin A 0IU 68IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0mg 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.05mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.18mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 0µg 24µg Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.046g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.005g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.089g Heart of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
26%
Maple syrup
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm
Heart 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 richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.