Halva vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are halva and longan different?
- Halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, longan is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 115% higher.
- Halva contains 86 times more zinc than longan. While halva contains 4.32mg of zinc, longan contains only 0.05mg.
Candies, halavah, plain and Longans, raw 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 | +2080% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3384.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +611.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +8540% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2790.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1578.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +1267.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +852% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +83900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +853.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21420% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +299.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2154.8% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.169mg | 115% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 84mg | 93% |
| Phosphorus | 607mg | 21mg | 84% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 57% | |
| Iron | 4.53mg | 0.13mg | 55% |
| Magnesium | 218mg | 10mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 0.05mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.873mg | 0.052mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.031mg | 33% |
| Fats | 21.52g | 0.1g | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 27% | |
| Protein | 12.49g | 1.31g | 22% |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 21% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 20% | |
| Calories | 469kcal | 60kcal | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.127g | 19% | |
| Folate | 65µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 0.3mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 15.14g | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 1.1g | 14% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 266mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 55.99g | 14.04g | N/A |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0% |
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 contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
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)