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Arborio rice vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between arborio rice and halva

  • The amount of copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3 in halva is higher than in arborio rice.
  • Halva covers your daily copper needs 126% more than arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice contains less saturated fat.
  • Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of arborio rice is 69, while the glycemic index of halva is 55.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Candies, halavah, plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Halva
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 156% 9.9% 17% 170% 401% 118% 260% 25% 114% 63%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2625%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +619.2%
Contains more IronIron +210.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1569.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +980%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1739.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Halva
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +489.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Halva
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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 WaterWater +1767.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +429.2%
Contains more FatsFats +11226.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.5%
Contains more OtherOther +863.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Halva
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20% 39% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14027.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16862%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.072mg 1.202mg 126%
Phosphorus 33mg 607mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 8.481g 56%
Magnesium 8mg 218mg 50%
Iron 1.46mg 4.53mg 38%
Zinc 0.4mg 4.32mg 36%
Fats 0.19g 21.52g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.424mg 22%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.873mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.348mg 22%
Protein 2.36g 12.49g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 8.194g 20%
Saturated fat 0.051g 4.127g 19%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Calories 130kcal 469kcal 17%
Carbs 28.73g 60.49g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 2.856mg 9%
Sodium 0mg 195mg 8%
Selenium 7.5µg 11.5µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.088mg 6%
Potassium 26mg 187mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.174mg 4%
Calcium 1mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Folate 59µg 65µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 28.73g 55.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Halva
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Arborio rice
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
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 - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.