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Barley vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Barley and Halva

  • Barley has more Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 78% higher.
  • Halva contains 4 times less Fiber than Barley. Barley contains 17.3g of Fiber, while Halva contains 4.5g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Barley is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled 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.
Barley
Barley
4
:
5
Halva
Halva
Contains more Potassium +141.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.6%
Contains more Selenium +227.8%
Contains more Iron +25.8%
Contains more Magnesium +63.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.9%
Contains more Zinc +56%
Contains more Copper +141.4%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Potassium +141.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.6%
Contains more Selenium +227.8%
Contains more Iron +25.8%
Contains more Magnesium +63.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.9%
Contains more Zinc +56%
Contains more Copper +141.4%
Equal in Calcium - 33

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.
Barley
Barley
8
:
4
Halva
Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.348
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Halva
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 A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.348

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
3
:
2
Halva
Halva
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Water +157.2%
Contains more Other +25.7%
Contains more Fats +835.7%
Equal in Protein - 12.49
Barley
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Halva
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 Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Water +157.2%
Contains more Other +25.7%
Contains more Fats +835.7%
Equal in Protein - 12.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
:
2
Halva
Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2677.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665.4%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2677.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Halva Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 55.99g Barley
Protein 12.48g 12.49g Halva
Fats 2.3g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 73.48g 60.49g Barley
Calories 354kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 0.8g Halva
Fiber 17.3g 4.5g Barley
Calcium 33mg 33mg
Iron 3.6mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 133mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 264mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 452mg 187mg Barley
Sodium 12mg 195mg Barley
Zinc 2.77mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.498mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 1.943mg 0.873mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 11.5µg Barley
Vitamin A 22IU 2IU Barley
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Barley
Vitamin E 0.57mg Barley
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.424mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.088mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 2.856mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.174mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 19µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Vitamin K 2.2µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg Barley
Leucine 0.848mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg Barley
Methionine 0.24mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 4.127g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
36%
Barley
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.