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Bulgur dry vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bulgur dry and halva different?

  • Bulgur dry is higher in manganese, fiber, and vitamin B5; however, halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, iron, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 96% higher.
  • Bulgur dry contains 6 times more vitamin B5 than halva. While bulgur dry contains 1.045mg of vitamin B5, halva contains only 0.174mg.
  • Bulgur dry has less saturated fat.

Bulgur, dry 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
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 +119.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +249.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.9%
Contains more IronIron +84.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg

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% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +500.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.348mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 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 CarbsCarbs +25.4%
Contains more WaterWater +145.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1518%
Contains more OtherOther +21.2%
~equal in Protein ~12.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 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 -94.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4636.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1467.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bulgur dry 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.335mg 1.202mg 96%
Manganese 3.048mg 0.873mg 95%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 8.481g 53%
Phosphorus 300mg 607mg 44%
Fiber 12.5g 4.5g 32%
Fats 1.33g 21.52g 31%
Iron 2.46mg 4.53mg 26%
Zinc 1.93mg 4.32mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 8.194g 20%
Saturated fat 0.232g 4.127g 18%
Selenium 2.3µg 11.5µg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.174mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.424mg 16%
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 2.856mg 14%
Magnesium 164mg 218mg 13%
Folate 27µg 65µg 10%
Sodium 17mg 195mg 8%
Potassium 410mg 187mg 7%
Calories 342kcal 469kcal 6%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Carbs 75.87g 60.49g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.088mg 2%
Protein 12.29g 12.49g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 63.37g 55.99g N/A
Calcium 35mg 33mg 0%
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.348mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Halva
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Bulgur dry
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
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 - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.