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Wakame vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wakame and Hearts of palm

  • Wakame has more Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, however, Hearts of palm are richer in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Wakame covers your daily Folate needs 39% more than Hearts of palm.
  • Hearts of palm have 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Wakame. Wakame has 0.697mg of Vitamin B5, while Hearts of palm have 0.126mg.
  • Hearts of palm contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Hearts of palm, canned.

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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.
Wakame
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 17% 16% 117% 44% 31% 28% 56% 182% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +181.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254%
Contains more IronIron +43.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.1%
~equal in Manganese ~1.394mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Wakame
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 22% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 13% 8.2% 7.6% 5.1% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +303.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +402.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1000%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
4
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.8%
Contains more OtherOther +252.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
~equal in Fats ~0.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
1
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 g
30% 24% 46%
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 +77.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.13g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.202g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Hearts of palm Opinion
Calories 45kcal 28kcal Wakame
Protein 3.03g 2.52g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.62g Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 7.9mg Hearts of palm
Net carbs 8.64g 2.22g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 4.62g Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 38mg Wakame
Calcium 150mg 58mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 177mg Hearts of palm
Iron 2.18mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Sugar 0.65g Hearts of palm
Fiber 0.5g 2.4g Hearts of palm
Copper 0.284mg 0.133mg Wakame
Zinc 0.38mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 80mg 65mg Wakame
Sodium 872mg 426mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin A 360IU 0IU Wakame
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 1.394mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.011mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.057mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.437mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.126mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.022mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Folate 196µg 39µg Wakame
Choline 13.9mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.13g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.202g Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.023mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg 0.097mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.257mg 0.169mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.091mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg 0.042mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.098mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg 0.114mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame Hearts of palm
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Wakame
7%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.13 g)
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 ($)

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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/nutrients
  2. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.