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Halva vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halva and Pastry

  • Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Manganese, yet Pastry is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 121% higher.
  • Halva contains 17 times more Vitamin B6 than Pastry. Halva contains 0.348mg of Vitamin B6, while Pastry contains 0.021mg.
  • Halva contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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
9
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1
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +1262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +911.7%
Contains more Potassium +206.6%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Zinc +715.1%
Contains more Copper +954.4%
Contains more Manganese +78.9%
Contains more Selenium +110.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +1262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +911.7%
Contains more Potassium +206.6%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Zinc +715.1%
Contains more Copper +954.4%
Contains more Manganese +78.9%
Contains more Selenium +110.4%

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
6
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5
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.398
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 106% 21% 54% 11% 81% 49% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.398

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
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2
Pastry
Contains more Protein +71.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.1%
Contains more Other +83%
Contains more Fats +77%
Contains more Water +131.6%
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
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +71.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.1%
Contains more Other +83%
Contains more Fats +77%
Contains more Water +131.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
2
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1
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.6%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Pastry
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 43.6g Halva
Protein 12.49g 7.3g Halva
Fats 21.52g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 60.49g 45.1g Halva
Calories 469kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 1.5g Halva
Calcium 33mg 10mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 2.56mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 16mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 60mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 61mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 249mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.53mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.114mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.488mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.398mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.021mg Halva
Folate 65µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 4.127g 9.643g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 4.894g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Halva
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.516g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.