Taro vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro and hearts of palm different?
- Taro is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, hearts of palm are richer in manganese, iron, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for hearts of palm is 44% higher.
- Taro contains 13 times more vitamin B6 than hearts of palm. While taro contains 0.283mg of vitamin B6, hearts of palm contain only 0.022mg.
- Taro has less sodium.
Taro, raw and Hearts of palm, canned are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +233.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +469.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +264% |
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 | +763.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +140.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1186.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +75.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
2.52 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
4.62 g
Water:
90.2 g
Other:
2.04 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +472.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
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 | -68.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +543.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 1.394mg | 44% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 3.13mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.022mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 426mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 591mg | 177mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 1.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.011mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 4.62g | 7% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.4g | 7% |
| Folate | 22µg | 39µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.126mg | 4% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 28kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.133mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 7.9mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.52g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.057mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.202g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.62g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.437mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.103g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 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
26%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)