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Halva vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Bulgur dry different?

  • Halva is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Bulgur dry is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 96% higher.
  • Halva contains 18 times more Saturated Fat than Bulgur dry. While Halva contains 4.127g of Saturated Fat, Bulgur dry contains only 0.232g.

Candies, halavah, plain and Bulgur, dry 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.
Contains more Iron +84.1%
Contains more Magnesium +32.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.3%
Contains more Zinc +123.8%
Contains more Copper +258.8%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Potassium +119.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Manganese +249.1%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112% 398% 13%
Contains more Iron +84.1%
Contains more Magnesium +32.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.3%
Contains more Zinc +123.8%
Contains more Copper +258.8%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Potassium +119.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Manganese +249.1%
Equal in Calcium - 35

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.8%
Contains more Folate +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +500.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.342
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 59% 27% 96% 63% 79% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.8%
Contains more Folate +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +500.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.342

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1518%
Contains more Other +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +25.4%
Contains more Water +145.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.29
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
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Fats +1518%
Contains more Other +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +25.4%
Contains more Water +145.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4636.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1467.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4636.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1467.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Bulgur dry
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 Halva Bulgur dry Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 63.37g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.49g 12.29g Halva
Fats 21.52g 1.33g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 75.87g Bulgur dry
Calories 469kcal 342kcal Halva
Sugar 0.41g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 12.5g Bulgur dry
Calcium 33mg 35mg Bulgur dry
Iron 4.53mg 2.46mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 164mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 300mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 410mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 195mg 17mg Bulgur dry
Zinc 4.32mg 1.93mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.335mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 3.048mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 11.5µg 2.3µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 9IU Bulgur dry
Vitamin E 0.06mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.232mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.115mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 5.114mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 1.045mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.342mg Halva
Folate 65µg 27µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 1.9µg Bulgur dry
Tryptophan 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.232g Bulgur dry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.173g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.541g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Bulgur dry
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
29%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
96%
Bulgur dry

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 - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry 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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/nutrients
  2. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.