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Halva vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between halva and mung beans?

  • Halva is higher in phosphorus, copper, and zinc, yet mung beans are higher in folate, fiber, vitamin B5, potassium, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 140% more.
  • Halva has 12 times more saturated fat than mung beans. While halva has 4.127g of saturated fat, mung beans have only 0.348g.
  • The glycemic index of mung beans is lower.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw types 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.
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 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +566.3%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.6%

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.
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 16% 2% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +997.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +861.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.382mg

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
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +1771.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91%
Contains more WaterWater +146.6%
Contains more OtherOther +81.4%
~equal in Carbs ~62.62g

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
39% 18% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4989.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2108.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Mung bean DV% diff.
Folate 65µg 625µg 140%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.384g 54%
Fiber 4.5g 16.3g 47%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 1.91mg 35%
Phosphorus 607mg 367mg 34%
Fats 21.52g 1.15g 31%
Potassium 187mg 1246mg 31%
Copper 1.202mg 0.941mg 29%
Iron 4.53mg 6.74mg 28%
Protein 12.49g 23.86g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 0.161g 20%
Choline 97.9mg 18%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0.348g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.621mg 16%
Zinc 4.32mg 2.68mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.233mg 11%
Calcium 33mg 132mg 10%
Sodium 195mg 15mg 8%
Vitamin K 9µg 8%
Magnesium 218mg 189mg 7%
Manganese 0.873mg 1.035mg 7%
Calories 469kcal 347kcal 6%
Selenium 11.5µg 8.2µg 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4.8mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 2.251mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.382mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Carbs 60.49g 62.62g 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 46.32g N/A
Sugar 6.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0%
Threonine 0.782mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0%
Leucine 1.847mg 0%
Lysine 1.664mg 0%
Methionine 0.286mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0%
Valine 1.237mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Mung bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.779g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.