Taro vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between taro and heart of palm
- Taro has more vitamin E, fiber, and magnesium; however, heart of palm is richer in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Heart of palm covers your daily copper needs 52% more than taro.
- Heart of palm has 5 times less vitamin E than taro. Taro has 2.38mg of vitamin E, while heart of palm has 0.5mg.
- Taro has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taro is 54, while the glycemic index of heart of palm is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw 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 | +230% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +205.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +274.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1521.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +376% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.2% |
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:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.8% |
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Fats
~0.2g
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Carbs
~25.61g
~equal in
Water
~69.5g
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
0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +220% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.089g
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.644mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.81mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 1806mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 3.73mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.69mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.5mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.18mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.5g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 140mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 22µg | 24µg | 1% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 115kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 25.61g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 24.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 17.16g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.046g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.