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Coriander vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between coriander and halva

  • Coriander has more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, halva has more copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, iron, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 135% more.
  • Coriander has 270 times more vitamin C than halva. Coriander has 27mg of vitamin C, while halva has 0.1mg.
  • Coriander is lower in saturated fat.
  • Halva has a higher glycemic index than coriander.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, 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 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
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 CalciumCalcium +103%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +738.5%
Contains more IronIron +155.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +434.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +764%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1164.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +104.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1177.8%

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 90% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
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 +26900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +532.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~65µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 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 +2412.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +486.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4038.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1548.2%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 84% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2879.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21102.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coriander 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 Coriander Halva DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 258%
Copper 0.225mg 1.202mg 109%
Phosphorus 48mg 607mg 80%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 8.481g 56%
Magnesium 26mg 218mg 46%
Vitamin A 337µg 0µg 37%
Iron 1.77mg 4.53mg 35%
Zinc 0.5mg 4.32mg 35%
Fats 0.52g 21.52g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.424mg 30%
Vitamin C 27mg 0.1mg 30%
Calories 23kcal 469kcal 22%
Protein 2.13g 12.49g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 8.194g 20%
Saturated fat 0.014g 4.127g 19%
Manganese 0.426mg 0.873mg 19%
Carbs 3.67g 60.49g 19%
Selenium 0.9µg 11.5µg 19%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.348mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 2.856mg 11%
Potassium 521mg 187mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.174mg 8%
Fiber 2.8g 4.5g 7%
Sodium 46mg 195mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.088mg 6%
Calcium 67mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Folate 62µg 65µg 1%
Net carbs 0.87g 55.99g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander 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
94%
Coriander
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
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 - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander 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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.