Heart of Palm

Heart of Palm

Hearts of palm are the edible inner portion of the stem of the cabbage palm (Euterpe oleracea) - the same tree that produces the açaí berry.

These delicate, ivory-colored gourmet treats resemble white asparagus, sans tips. They have a firm, smooth texture and a flavor similar to an artichoke. Each stalk is about 4 inches long and ranges in diameter from pencil-thin to 1 to 1 1/2 inches.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Iron, Manganese
*Good Source of: Fiber, Vitamin C, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Hearts of palm are available fresh only in Florida and in other countries where they're grown. You can find canned hearts of palm, packed in water in the canned vegetable seciton of your grocery (usually near the artichoke hearts). Once opened, store in a nonmetal container with an airtight cover. Keep refrigerated in their own liquid for up to a week.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) HEARTS OF PALM,CANNED

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 9.36

Calories: 41

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.91 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.19 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.15 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.29 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	28 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	6.8 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	3.5 g	*
Protein	3.7 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	11.5mg	19%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	56.9 mcg	14%
Niacin	0.64 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.08 mg	5%
Thiamin	0.02 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	84.7 mg	8%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	4.6 mg	26%
Magnesium	55.5 mg	14%
Manganese	2 mg	100%
Phosphorous	94.9 mg	9%
Potassium	258.4 mg	7%
Selenium	1 mcg	1%
Sodium	622 mg	26%
Zinc	1.7 mg	11%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).