Zucchini vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are zucchini and hearts of palm different?
- Zucchini is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6, while hearts of palm are higher in manganese, iron, copper, zinc, and fiber.
- Hearts of palm cover your daily need for manganese, 53% more than zucchini.
- Zucchini contains 7 times more vitamin B6 than hearts of palm. Zucchini contains 0.163mg of vitamin B6, while hearts of palm contain 0.022mg.
- Zucchini is lower in sodium.
Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Hearts of palm, canned types were 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 | +47.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +262.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +745.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +259.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +687.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 | +126.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +309.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +640.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
2.52 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
4.62 g
Water:
90.2 g
Other:
2.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +257.9% |
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Water
~90.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 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 | -35.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +836.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.177mg | 1.394mg | 53% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 3.13mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 426mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 7.9mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.022mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.133mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.15mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2.4g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 38mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 39µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 58mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.057mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 2.52g | 3% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 177mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.126mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.202g | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 28kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 4.62g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.62g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.437mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.103g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
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
12%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hearts of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Hearts of palm is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)