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Halva vs. Gooseberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between halva and gooseberries

  • Halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B6, yet gooseberries are richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 126% higher.
  • Halva contains 109 times more saturated fat than gooseberries. Halva contains 4.127g of saturated fat, while gooseberries contain 0.038g.
  • Gooseberries have a lower glycemic index than halva.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Gooseberries, 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 7.1% 7.5% 17% 12% 23% 3.3% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2080%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32%
Contains more IronIron +1361.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1617.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +3500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2148.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +506.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1816.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
~equal in Potassium ~198mg

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 92% 5% 7.4% 0% 10% 6.9% 5.6% 17% 18% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +852%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +27600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1319.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3610.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +494.2%
Contains more OtherOther +273.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2294.3%

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
9% 13% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.317 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15966.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2575.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Gooseberry DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.07mg 126%
Phosphorus 607mg 27mg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.317g 54%
Iron 4.53mg 0.31mg 53%
Magnesium 218mg 10mg 50%
Zinc 4.32mg 0.12mg 38%
Fats 21.52g 0.58g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.04mg 32%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.144mg 32%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 27.7mg 31%
Protein 12.49g 0.88g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.08mg 21%
Calories 469kcal 44kcal 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 0.051g 20%
Selenium 11.5µg 0.6µg 20%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0.038g 19%
Carbs 60.49g 10.18g 17%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.3mg 16%
Folate 65µg 6µg 15%
Sodium 195mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.03mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.286mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Fiber 4.5g 4.3g 1%
Calcium 33mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 5.88g N/A
Potassium 187mg 198mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Gooseberry
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
13%
Gooseberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
10%
Gooseberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.