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Halva vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between halva and poblano

  • Halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, and zinc, yet poblano is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • Poblano covers your daily vitamin A needs 409% more than halva.
  • Halva contains 3 times more zinc than poblano. While halva contains 4.32mg of zinc, poblano contains only 1.42mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Peppers, ancho, dried.

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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 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +204.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +296.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1189.3%
Contains more IronIron +141.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.5%

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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1045.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +915.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~69µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more FatsFats +162.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.6%
Contains more WaterWater +516.6%
Contains more OtherOther +221.9%
~equal in Protein ~11.86g

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
14% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.511 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1565.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Poblano DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 3.535mg 245%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 2.255mg 167%
Vitamin A 0µg 1022µg 114%
Iron 4.53mg 10.93mg 80%
Copper 1.202mg 0.508mg 77%
Fiber 4.5g 21.6g 68%
Potassium 187mg 2411mg 65%
Phosphorus 607mg 201mg 58%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 1.993mg 36%
Zinc 4.32mg 1.42mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 4.511g 26%
Magnesium 218mg 113mg 25%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 6.403mg 22%
Fats 21.52g 8.2g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.179mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 0.492g 19%
Manganese 0.873mg 1.279mg 18%
Selenium 11.5µg 2.9µg 16%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0.82g 15%
Calories 469kcal 281kcal 9%
Sodium 195mg 43mg 7%
Calcium 33mg 61mg 3%
Carbs 60.49g 51.42g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2mg 2%
Protein 12.49g 11.86g 1%
Folate 65µg 69µg 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 29.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.425mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0%
Leucine 0.605mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.142mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.232mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Poblano
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
155%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poblano
Poblano contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $4)
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)
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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.