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Halva vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Cellophane noodles different?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3 than Cellophane noodles.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 125% higher.
  • Halva contains 243 times more Saturated Fat than Cellophane noodles. While Halva contains 4.127g of Saturated Fat, Cellophane noodles contain only 0.017g.

Candies, halavah, plain and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated 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 Calcium +32%
Contains more Iron +108.8%
Contains more Magnesium +7166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1796.9%
Contains more Potassium +1770%
Contains more Zinc +953.7%
Contains more Copper +1384%
Contains more Manganese +773%
Contains more Selenium +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
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 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Iron +108.8%
Contains more Magnesium +7166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1796.9%
Contains more Potassium +1770%
Contains more Zinc +953.7%
Contains more Copper +1384%
Contains more Manganese +773%
Contains more Selenium +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1328%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +596%
Contains more Folate +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 38% 0% 4% 6% 12% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1328%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +596%
Contains more Folate +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +7706.3%
Contains more Fats +35766.7%
Contains more Other +577.8%
Contains more Carbs +42.3%
Contains more Water +265.7%
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
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more Protein +7706.3%
Contains more Fats +35766.7%
Contains more Other +577.8%
Contains more Carbs +42.3%
Contains more Water +265.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47016.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47016.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 12.49g 0.16g Halva
Fats 21.52g 0.06g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 469kcal 351kcal Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0.5g Halva
Calcium 33mg 25mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 2.17mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 3mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 32mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 10mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 10mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 4.32mg 0.41mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.081mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.1mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 7.9µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.15mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.2mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.05mg Halva
Folate 65µg 2µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Tryptophan 0.002mg Cellophane noodles
Threonine 0.005mg Cellophane noodles
Isoleucine 0.007mg Cellophane noodles
Leucine 0.013mg Cellophane noodles
Lysine 0.011mg Cellophane noodles
Methionine 0.002mg Cellophane noodles
Phenylalanine 0.01mg Cellophane noodles
Valine 0.008mg Cellophane noodles
Histidine 0.005mg Cellophane noodles
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.008g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.018g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Cellophane noodles
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
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
20%
Cellophane noodles

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 - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/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.