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Fettuccine vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fettuccine and halva different?

  • Halva has more phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, folate, fiber, and vitamin B3 than fettuccine.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for halva is 83% higher.
  • Fettuccine has less saturated fat.

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -14.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more IronIron +655%
Contains more ZincZinc +4220%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2328%

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% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +596%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +983.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 +1949%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.5%
Contains more FatsFats +697%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +332.1%
~equal in Other ~1.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 -78.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +810.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2020.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Halva DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 134%
Phosphorus 25mg 607mg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 8.481g 54%
Magnesium 6mg 218mg 50%
Iron 0.6mg 4.53mg 49%
Zinc 0.1mg 4.32mg 38%
Manganese 0.873mg 38%
Fats 2.7g 21.52g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.424mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.348mg 23%
Selenium 11.5µg 21%
Calories 99kcal 469kcal 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 8.194g 18%
Saturated fat 0.9g 4.127g 15%
Folate 6µg 65µg 15%
Carbs 14g 60.49g 15%
Protein 6.2g 12.49g 13%
Fiber 2g 4.5g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.856mg 7%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Sodium 166mg 195mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.088mg 1%
Potassium 168mg 187mg 1%
Calcium 28mg 33mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 12g 55.99g N/A
Sugar 1.3g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)

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. 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.