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Arrowroot vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arrowroot and halva

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate, yet halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 120% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 5 times more folate than halva. Arrowroot contains 338µg of folate, while halva contains 65µg.
  • Arrowroot contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Arrowroot, raw 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 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Halva
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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 more PotassiumPotassium +142.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +772%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more IronIron +104.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +893.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +585.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +519.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +401.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1542.9%

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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 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 CVitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 +2100.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.6%
Contains more FatsFats +10660%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +351.8%
Contains more OtherOther +28.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 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 -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +204750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9118.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.121mg 1.202mg 120%
Phosphorus 98mg 607mg 73%
Folate 338µg 65µg 68%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 8.481g 56%
Magnesium 25mg 218mg 46%
Zinc 0.63mg 4.32mg 34%
Fats 0.2g 21.52g 33%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.873mg 30%
Iron 2.22mg 4.53mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.424mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 8.194g 20%
Selenium 0.7µg 11.5µg 20%
Calories 65kcal 469kcal 20%
Saturated fat 0.039g 4.127g 19%
Protein 4.24g 12.49g 17%
Carbs 13.39g 60.49g 16%
Fiber 1.3g 4.5g 13%
Potassium 454mg 187mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 2.856mg 7%
Sodium 26mg 195mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.348mg 6%
Calcium 6mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.088mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.174mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0.1mg 2%
Net carbs 12.09g 55.99g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot 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
32%
Arrowroot
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
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 - 3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $3)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.