French fries vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between french fries and halva
- French fries are higher in potassium, yet halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese, vitamin B1, and selenium.
- Halva covers your daily copper needs 120% more than french fries.
- French fries contain 3 times more potassium than halva. While french fries contain 579mg of potassium, halva contains only 187mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in french fries is lower.
- The glycemic index of halva is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +209.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +522.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +459.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +869.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +764% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +385.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +253.4% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +149.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 1.202mg | 120% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 607mg | 69% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 4.53mg | 47% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 218mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 4.32mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.873mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.424mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 8.481g | 21% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 11.5µg | 19% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 12.49g | 18% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 187mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 14.73g | 21.52g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Folate | 30µg | 65µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.174mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 4.127g | 8% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 469kcal | 8% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 60.49g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 8.194g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.088mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 4.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.348mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 195mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 2.856mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 55.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
12.49 g
Fats:
21.52 g
Carbs:
60.49 g
Water:
3.67 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +950.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +264.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
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 | -43.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.1% |
