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Halva vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between halva and plantain raw

  • Halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and selenium, yet plantain raw is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 125% higher.
  • Halva contains 31 times more zinc than plantain raw. Halva contains 4.32mg of zinc, while plantain raw contains 0.14mg.
  • Plantain raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Plantain raw has a lower glycemic index than halva.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Plantains, 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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +489.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more IronIron +655%
Contains more CopperCopper +1384%
Contains more ZincZinc +2985.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1685.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%

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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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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +18300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +860.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5716.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.7%
Contains more OtherOther +57.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1678.7%

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
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25506.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12191.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Plantain raw DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.081mg 125%
Phosphorus 607mg 34mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.069g 56%
Iron 4.53mg 0.6mg 49%
Magnesium 218mg 37mg 43%
Manganese 0.873mg 38%
Zinc 4.32mg 0.14mg 38%
Fats 21.52g 0.37g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.052mg 31%
Protein 12.49g 1.3g 22%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 18.4mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 0.032g 20%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0.143g 18%
Selenium 11.5µg 1.5µg 18%
Calories 469kcal 122kcal 17%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.686mg 14%
Folate 65µg 22µg 11%
Carbs 60.49g 31.89g 10%
Fiber 4.5g 2.3g 9%
Potassium 187mg 499mg 9%
Sodium 195mg 4mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.299mg 4%
Calcium 33mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.054mg 3%
Choline 13.5mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 15g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Plantain 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
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.