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Halva vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between halva and peanuts

  • Halva is richer in phosphorus and magnesium, yet peanuts are richer in vitamin B3, manganese, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, fiber, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for peanuts is 58% higher.
  • Halva contains 2 times more phosphorus than peanuts. Halva contains 607mg of phosphorus, while peanuts contain 376mg.
  • Halva contains less saturated fat.
  • Peanuts have a lower glycemic index than halva.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Peanuts, all types, 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%
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +277%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.5%
~equal in Iron ~4.58mg
~equal in Copper ~1.144mg

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%
Peanut
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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% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +915.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +269.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.348mg
~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
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +275%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.6%
Contains more FatsFats +128.8%
Contains more WaterWater +77.1%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%

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
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +198.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Peanut DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 12.066mg 58%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 15.558g 47%
Manganese 0.873mg 1.934mg 46%
Folate 65µg 240µg 44%
Fats 21.52g 49.24g 43%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 24.426g 41%
Phosphorus 607mg 376mg 33%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 1.767mg 32%
Protein 12.49g 25.8g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.64mg 18%
Fiber 4.5g 8.5g 16%
Potassium 187mg 705mg 15%
Carbs 60.49g 16.13g 15%
Magnesium 218mg 168mg 12%
Choline 52.5mg 10%
Zinc 4.32mg 3.27mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.127g 6.279g 10%
Sodium 195mg 18mg 8%
Selenium 11.5µg 7.2µg 8%
Copper 1.202mg 1.144mg 6%
Calcium 33mg 92mg 6%
Calories 469kcal 567kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.135mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Iron 4.53mg 4.58mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 55.99g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 4.72g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.348mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.152g)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.