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Halva vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between halva and cardamom

  • Halva has more copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, cardamom is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, calcium, zinc, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need for manganese, 1179% more than halva.
  • Halva has 3 times more phosphorus than cardamom. While halva has 607mg of phosphorus, cardamom has only 178mg.
  • The glycemic index of halva is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, halavah, plain and Spices, cardamom.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1060.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +498.4%
Contains more IronIron +208.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3107.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~229mg

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
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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%
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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.1%
Contains more FatsFats +221.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.2%
Contains more WaterWater +125.6%
Contains more OtherOther +216.4%

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
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +841.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1872.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 0.873mg 28mg 1179%
Iron 4.53mg 13.97mg 118%
Fiber 4.5g 28g 94%
Copper 1.202mg 0.383mg 91%
Phosphorus 607mg 178mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.43g 54%
Calcium 33mg 383mg 35%
Zinc 4.32mg 7.47mg 29%
Potassium 187mg 1119mg 27%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 21mg 23%
Fats 21.52g 6.7g 23%
Selenium 11.5µg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.198mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 0.87g 18%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0.68g 16%
Folate 65µg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 1.102mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.23mg 9%
Calories 469kcal 311kcal 8%
Sodium 195mg 18mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.182mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 3%
Protein 12.49g 10.76g 3%
Carbs 60.49g 68.47g 3%
Magnesium 218mg 229mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 55.99g 40.47g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Cardamom
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
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.447g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.