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Halva vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between halva and chard raw

  • Halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, and manganese, yet chard raw is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for chard raw is 122% higher.
  • Halva contains 138 times more saturated fat than chard raw. Halva contains 4.127g of saturated fat, while chard raw contains 0.03g.
  • Chard raw has a lower glycemic index than halva.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Chard, swiss, 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
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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 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.1%
Contains more IronIron +151.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +571.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1219.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1177.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.7%
~equal in Sodium ~213mg

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 100% 102% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +614%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +29900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.172mg

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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +593.9%
Contains more FatsFats +10660%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1517.4%
Contains more OtherOther +14.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2424.8%

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
21% 29% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20385%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12015.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Chard raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 Chard raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 830µg 692%
Copper 1.202mg 0.179mg 114%
Phosphorus 607mg 46mg 80%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.07g 56%
Zinc 4.32mg 0.36mg 36%
Vitamin A 0µg 306µg 34%
Iron 4.53mg 1.8mg 34%
Fats 21.52g 0.2g 33%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 30mg 33%
Magnesium 218mg 81mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.04mg 32%
Calories 469kcal 19kcal 23%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.366mg 22%
Protein 12.49g 1.8g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 0.04g 20%
Carbs 60.49g 3.74g 19%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0.03g 19%
Selenium 11.5µg 0.9µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.099mg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.4mg 15%
Folate 65µg 14µg 13%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Fiber 4.5g 1.6g 12%
Potassium 187mg 379mg 6%
Choline 18mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 33mg 51mg 2%
Sodium 195mg 213mg 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 1.1g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.172mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.019mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.11mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.036mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Chard raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Halva
185%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.