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Halva vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between halva and arborio rice

  • The amount of copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3 in halva is higher than in arborio rice.
  • Halva covers your daily copper needs 126% more than arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice has 81 times less saturated fat than halva. Halva has 4.127g of saturated fat, while arborio rice has 0.051g.
  • Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of arborio rice is 69, while the glycemic index of halva is 55.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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.
Halva
9
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2625%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +619.2%
Contains more IronIron +210.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1569.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +980%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1739.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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.
Halva
6
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%
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% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +489.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~59µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +429.2%
Contains more FatsFats +11226.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.5%
Contains more OtherOther +863.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1767.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14027.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16862%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Arborio rice DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.072mg 126%
Phosphorus 607mg 33mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.05g 56%
Magnesium 218mg 8mg 50%
Iron 4.53mg 1.46mg 38%
Zinc 4.32mg 0.4mg 36%
Fats 21.52g 0.19g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.164mg 22%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.357mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.059mg 22%
Protein 12.49g 2.36g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 0.058g 20%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0.051g 19%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Calories 469kcal 130kcal 17%
Carbs 60.49g 28.73g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 1.493mg 9%
Sodium 195mg 0mg 8%
Selenium 11.5µg 7.5µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.016mg 6%
Potassium 187mg 26mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.397mg 4%
Calcium 33mg 1mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Folate 65µg 59µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 55.99g 28.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Arborio rice
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
25%
Halva
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.