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Tuna vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tuna and Heart of palm

  • Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Choline, while Heart of palm has more Copper, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Tuna covers your daily need of Selenium 195% more than Heart of palm.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Heart of palm is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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 Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.9%
Contains more Selenium +15357.1%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +242.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +728.9%
Contains more Copper +1397.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.9%
Contains more Selenium +15357.1%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +242.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +728.9%
Contains more Copper +1397.7%

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.
Tuna
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2352.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 68
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2352.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +979.6%
Contains more Fats +195%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55.5%
Equal in Water - 69.5
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 Protein +979.6%
Contains more Fats +195%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55.5%
Equal in Water - 69.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 0g 24.11g Heart of palm
Protein 29.15g 2.7g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 0.2g Tuna
Carbs 0g 25.61g Heart of palm
Calories 130kcal 115kcal Tuna
Sugar 0g 17.16g Tuna
Fiber 0g 1.5g Heart of palm
Calcium 4mg 18mg Heart of palm
Iron 0.92mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 42mg 10mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 140mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 54mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 0.45mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.043mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.013mg Tuna
Selenium 108.2µg 0.7µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 68IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 3µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.05mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 0.9mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.81mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 24µg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Heart of palm
Trans Fat 0.02g 0g Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.046g Heart of palm
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.005g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.089g Tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
92%
Tuna
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
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.
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.