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Halva vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Halva and Cassava

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, while Cassava has more Vitamin C.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 122% higher.
  • Cassava contains 56 times less Saturated Fat than Halva. Halva contains 4.127g of Saturated Fat, while Cassava contains 0.074g.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Cassava, raw.

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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
8
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Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +1577.8%
Contains more Magnesium +938.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2148.1%
Contains more Zinc +1170.6%
Contains more Copper +1102%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
Contains more Selenium +1542.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
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 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +1577.8%
Contains more Magnesium +938.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2148.1%
Contains more Zinc +1170.6%
Contains more Copper +1102%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
Contains more Selenium +1542.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%

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.
Halva
7
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.5%
Contains more Folate +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +20500%
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% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.5%
Contains more Folate +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +20500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
4
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Contains more Protein +818.4%
Contains more Fats +7585.7%
Contains more Carbs +58.9%
Contains more Other +195.2%
Contains more Water +1526.2%
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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +818.4%
Contains more Fats +7585.7%
Contains more Carbs +58.9%
Contains more Other +195.2%
Contains more Water +1526.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10825.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17568.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10825.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17568.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 36.26g Halva
Protein 12.49g 1.36g Halva
Fats 21.52g 0.28g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 38.06g Halva
Calories 469kcal 160kcal Halva
Sugar 1.7g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 1.8g Halva
Calcium 33mg 16mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.27mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 21mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 27mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 271mg Cassava
Sodium 195mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 4.32mg 0.34mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.1mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.384mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 0.7µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 13IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 0.1mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.087mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.048mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.854mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.107mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.088mg Halva
Folate 65µg 27µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.075g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.048g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Cassava
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Halva
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.