Halva vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are halva and dried fruit different?
- Halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, manganese, and iron; however, dried fruit is richer in vitamin A and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 95% higher.
- Halva contains 243 times more saturated fat than dried fruit. While halva contains 4.127g of saturated fat, dried fruit contains only 0.017g.
- Dried fruit has a lower glycemic index (31) than halva (55).
Candies, halavah, plain and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +581.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1007.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +754.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +271.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +422.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +521.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2726.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +196.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.49 g
Fats:
21.52 g
Carbs:
60.49 g
Water:
3.67 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +268.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4119.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +741.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.4% |
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Carbs
~62.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.481 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10973% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11360.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.343mg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 607mg | 71mg | 77% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 0.074g | 56% |
| Magnesium | 218mg | 32mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 0.39mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.015mg | 34% |
| Fats | 21.52g | 0.51g | 32% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 1162mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 29% | |
| Manganese | 0.873mg | 0.235mg | 28% |
| Iron | 4.53mg | 2.66mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 0.074g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.127g | 0.017g | 19% |
| Protein | 12.49g | 3.39g | 18% |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 2.2µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.143mg | 16% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Folate | 65µg | 10µg | 14% |
| Calories | 469kcal | 241kcal | 11% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 7.3g | 11% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 0.516mg | 7% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 2.589mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 62.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.99g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0% |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.