Vegetables

Hearts of palm, raw

FDC 167714

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 63 · -30 vs Vegetables median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Hearts of palm, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 63 of 100. Within vegetables it ranks 50 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of potassium (39% DV). Most of its 115 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (17.2 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 2.7 g · 9%Carb 25.6 g · 89%Fat 0.2 g · 2%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories115 kcal6%
Total fat0.2 g0%
Saturated fat0.05 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium14 mg1%
Carbohydrate26 g9%
Dietary fiber1.5 g5%
Sugars17 g
Protein2.7 g5%
Potassium1810 mg39%
Calcium18 mg1%
Iron1.7 mg9%
Magnesium10 mg2%
Vitamin C8 mg9%
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Vitamin E0.5 mg3%

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FDC 167714

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Potassium39% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the vegetables median

Nutrient density63 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g2.7 vs 1.7 median
Fiber / 100 g1.5 vs 2.5 median
Sodium / 100 g14 vs 22 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Onions, rawDensity 67 vs 63Shallots, rawDensity 68 vs 63Ginger root, rawDensity 71 vs 63

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