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Basil vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Basil and Halva

  • Basil has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, while Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 91% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Basil is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh 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.
Basil
4
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6
Halva
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Manganese +31.5%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +240.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +983.9%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +212.2%
Contains more Selenium +3733.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Manganese +31.5%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +240.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +983.9%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +212.2%
Contains more Selenium +3733.3%

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.
Basil
7
:
5
Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +263650%
Contains more Vitamin C +17900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 65
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
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 +263650%
Contains more Vitamin C +17900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
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4
Halva
Contains more Water +2408.4%
Contains more Protein +296.5%
Contains more Fats +3262.5%
Contains more Carbs +2182.6%
Contains more Other +22%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 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 +2408.4%
Contains more Protein +296.5%
Contains more Fats +3262.5%
Contains more Carbs +2182.6%
Contains more Other +22%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
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2
Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9211.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2080.2%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9211.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2080.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Halva Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 55.99g Halva
Protein 3.15g 12.49g Halva
Fats 0.64g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 2.65g 60.49g Halva
Calories 23kcal 469kcal Halva
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Halva
Fiber 1.6g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 177mg 33mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 64mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 56mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 295mg 187mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 195mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.385mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 1.148mg 0.873mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 5275IU 2IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 0.1mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.174mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 68µg 65µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 4.127g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil 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
131%
Basil
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.086g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.