Halva vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between halva and french fries
- Halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese, vitamin B1, and selenium, yet french fries are higher in potassium.
- Halva covers your daily copper needs 120% more than french fries.
- Halva contains 13 times more selenium than french fries. While halva contains 11.5µg of selenium, french fries contain only 0.9µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in french fries is lower.
- The glycemic index of halva is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 | +522.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +459.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +869.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +764% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +385.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +253.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1177.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +209.6% |
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 | +149.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +233.3% |
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:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +264.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +950.4% |
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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
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.124mg | 120% |
| Phosphorus | 607mg | 125mg | 69% |
| Iron | 4.53mg | 0.81mg | 47% |
| Magnesium | 218mg | 35mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 0.5mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.873mg | 0.247mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.17mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 5.398g | 21% |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 0.9µg | 19% |
| Protein | 12.49g | 3.43g | 18% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 579mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 21.52g | 14.73g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Folate | 65µg | 30µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 0.58mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 4.127g | 2.336g | 8% |
| Calories | 469kcal | 312kcal | 8% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 41.44g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 5.969g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.039mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 3.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.372mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 210mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 3.004mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.99g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.791g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)