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Halva vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between halva and kumquat?

  • Halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B6, and selenium, while kumquat is higher in vitamin C.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 123% higher.
  • Kumquat has a higher glycemic index (67) than halva (55).

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Kumquats, raw types in this comparison.

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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 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +990%
Contains more IronIron +426.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1165.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2441.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3094.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +546.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
~equal in Potassium ~186mg

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 146% 5% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1045.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +565.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +43800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +564.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2402.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +280.4%
Contains more OtherOther +258.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2103%

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
24% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5220.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4859.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Kumquat DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.095mg 123%
Phosphorus 607mg 19mg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.171g 55%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 43.9mg 49%
Magnesium 218mg 20mg 47%
Iron 4.53mg 0.86mg 46%
Zinc 4.32mg 0.17mg 38%
Fats 21.52g 0.86g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.037mg 32%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.135mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.036mg 24%
Selenium 11.5µg 0µg 21%
Protein 12.49g 1.88g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 0.154g 20%
Calories 469kcal 71kcal 20%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0.103g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.429mg 15%
Carbs 60.49g 15.9g 15%
Folate 65µg 17µg 12%
Fiber 4.5g 6.5g 8%
Sodium 195mg 10mg 8%
Calcium 33mg 62mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.208mg 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 9.4g N/A
Potassium 187mg 186mg 0%
Sugar 9.36g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Kumquat
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
18%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.