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Amaranth grain vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Halva different?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Folate than Amaranth grain.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 117% higher.

Amaranth grain, cooked and Candies, halavah, plain are the varieties 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 Calcium +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Iron +115.7%
Contains more Magnesium +235.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.1%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +402.3%
Contains more Copper +706.7%
Contains more Selenium +109.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.873
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Iron +115.7%
Contains more Magnesium +235.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.1%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +402.3%
Contains more Copper +706.7%
Contains more Selenium +109.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.873

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.
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Halva
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Folate +195.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 106% 21% 54% 11% 81% 49% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Folate +195.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1948%
Contains more Protein +228.7%
Contains more Fats +1262%
Contains more Carbs +223.6%
Contains more Other +137.7%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Water +1948%
Contains more Protein +228.7%
Contains more Fats +1262%
Contains more Carbs +223.6%
Contains more Other +137.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Halva Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 55.99g Halva
Protein 3.8g 12.49g Halva
Fats 1.58g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 18.69g 60.49g Halva
Calories 102kcal 469kcal Halva
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 47mg 33mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 65mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 148mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 135mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 6mg 195mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.149mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.854mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 5.5µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 22µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Halva
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
5%
Amaranth grain
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/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.