Yam vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Yam and Hearts of palm
- Yam has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, while Hearts of palm has more Manganese, Iron, Zinc, and Folate.
- Hearts of palm covers your daily need of Manganese 44% more than Yam.
- Yam contains 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Hearts of palm. While Yam contains 0.228mg of Vitamin B6, Hearts of palm contain only 0.022mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Yam is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +278.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +314.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +501.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +475% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +275.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +763.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +146.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +936.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +143.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.49 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
27.48 g
Water:
70.13 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
2.52 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
4.62 g
Water:
90.2 g
Other:
2.04 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +494.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +342.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +168.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 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 | -77.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1960% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +236.7% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 1.49g | 2.52g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.62g |
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| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 7.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.58g | 2.22g |
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| Carbs | 27.48g | 4.62g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 58mg |
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| Potassium | 670mg | 177mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 3.13mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.133mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 49mg | 65mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 426mg |
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| Vitamin A | 122IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg |
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| Manganese | 0.371mg | 1.394mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.437mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 0.126mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 39µg |
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| Choline | 16.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.13g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.103g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.202g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.097mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0.101mg |
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| Leucine | 0.094mg | 0.169mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.091mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.042mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0.098mg |
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| Valine | 0.06mg | 0.114mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.055mg |
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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
15%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.101g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Hearts of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)