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Halva vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between halva and coconut milk

  • Halva is richer than coconut milk in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 104% higher.
  • Halva contains 16 times more vitamin B1 than coconut milk. Halva contains 0.424mg of vitamin B1, while coconut milk contains 0.026mg.
  • Halva contains less saturated fat.
  • Halva has a lower glycemic index than coconut milk.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +489.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.3%
Contains more IronIron +176.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +351.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +544.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +507%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.916mg

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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1530.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +954.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2700%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.183mg

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% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +445.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +991.9%
Contains more OtherOther +157.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1742.5%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +708.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3149.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Coconut milk DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.266mg 104%
Saturated fat 4.127g 21.14g 77%
Phosphorus 607mg 100mg 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.261g 55%
Magnesium 218mg 37mg 43%
Iron 4.53mg 1.64mg 36%
Zinc 4.32mg 0.67mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.026mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.033mg 24%
Protein 12.49g 2.29g 20%
Carbs 60.49g 5.54g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 1.014g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.76mg 13%
Folate 65µg 16µg 12%
Calories 469kcal 230kcal 12%
Selenium 11.5µg 6.2µg 10%
Fiber 4.5g 2.2g 9%
Sodium 195mg 15mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0mg 7%
Fats 21.52g 23.84g 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.8mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 16mg 2%
Choline 8.5mg 2%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.916mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 187mg 263mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 3.34g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.183mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.