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Halva vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Halva and Barley

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc, while Barley has more Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 78% higher.
  • Barley contains 9 times less Saturated Fat than Halva. Halva contains 4.127g of Saturated Fat, while Barley contains 0.482g.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Barley, hulled.

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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
Halva
5
:
4
Barley
Barley
Contains more Iron +25.8%
Contains more Magnesium +63.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.9%
Contains more Zinc +56%
Contains more Copper +141.4%
Contains more Potassium +141.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.6%
Contains more Selenium +227.8%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Contains more Iron +25.8%
Contains more Magnesium +63.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.9%
Contains more Zinc +56%
Contains more Copper +141.4%
Contains more Potassium +141.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.6%
Contains more Selenium +227.8%
Equal in Calcium - 33

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
Halva
4
:
8
Barley
Barley
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.318
Halva
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 106% 21% 54% 11% 81% 49% 5% 0%
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.318

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
2
:
3
Barley
Barley
Contains more Fats +835.7%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Water +157.2%
Contains more Other +25.7%
Equal in Protein - 12.48
Halva
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
Barley
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Fats +835.7%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Water +157.2%
Contains more Other +25.7%
Equal in Protein - 12.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
2
:
1
Barley
Barley
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2677.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2677.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Barley
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Barley Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 56.18g Barley
Protein 12.49g 12.48g Halva
Fats 21.52g 2.3g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 73.48g Barley
Calories 469kcal 354kcal Halva
Sugar 0.8g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 17.3g Barley
Calcium 33mg 33mg
Iron 4.53mg 3.6mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 133mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 264mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 452mg Barley
Sodium 195mg 12mg Barley
Zinc 4.32mg 2.77mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.498mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 11.5µg 37.7µg Barley
Vitamin A 2IU 22IU Barley
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Barley
Vitamin E 0.57mg Barley
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.285mg Barley
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 4.604mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.282mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.318mg Halva
Folate 65µg 19µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 2.2µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg Barley
Leucine 0.848mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg Barley
Methionine 0.24mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg Barley
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.482g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.295g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 1.108g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Barley
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Halva
36%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
110%
Barley

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 - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.