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Plantain raw vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between plantain raw and halva

  • Plantain raw is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 125% higher.
  • Plantain raw contains 564 times more vitamin A than halva. Plantain raw contains 1127IU of vitamin A, while halva contains 2IU.
  • Plantain raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Plantain raw has a lower glycemic index than halva.

Food types used in this article are Plantains, 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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
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 +166.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +489.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more IronIron +655%
Contains more CopperCopper +1384%
Contains more ZincZinc +2985.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1685.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +666.7%

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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
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 +18300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +195.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 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 +1678.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +860.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5716.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.7%
Contains more OtherOther +57.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 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 -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25506.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12191.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain raw Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.081mg 1.202mg 125%
Phosphorus 34mg 607mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 8.481g 56%
Iron 0.6mg 4.53mg 49%
Magnesium 37mg 218mg 43%
Manganese 0.873mg 38%
Zinc 0.14mg 4.32mg 38%
Fats 0.37g 21.52g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.424mg 31%
Protein 1.3g 12.49g 22%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 0.1mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 8.194g 20%
Saturated fat 0.143g 4.127g 18%
Selenium 1.5µg 11.5µg 18%
Calories 122kcal 469kcal 17%
Vitamin B3 0.686mg 2.856mg 14%
Folate 22µg 65µg 11%
Carbs 31.89g 60.49g 10%
Fiber 2.3g 4.5g 9%
Potassium 499mg 187mg 9%
Sodium 4mg 195mg 8%
Vitamin A 56µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.299mg 0.348mg 4%
Calcium 3mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.088mg 3%
Choline 13.5mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.174mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 29.59g 55.99g N/A
Sugar 15g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain raw 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
18%
Plantain raw
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Plantain raw
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.