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Halva vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between halva and poppy seed

  • The amount of manganese, calcium, iron, fiber, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, magnesium, and potassium in poppy seed is higher than in halva.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily manganese needs 254% more than halva.
  • Halva has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of halva is 55, while the glycemic index of poppy seed is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Spices, poppy seed.

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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
0
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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4257.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.5%
Contains more IronIron +115.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +668.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.4%

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
3
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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44%
Contains more FatsFats +93.1%
Contains more WaterWater +62.1%
Contains more OtherOther +248.1%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.517g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.873mg 6.707mg 254%
Calcium 33mg 1438mg 141%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 28.569g 134%
Iron 4.53mg 9.76mg 65%
Fiber 4.5g 19.5g 60%
Copper 1.202mg 1.627mg 47%
Phosphorus 607mg 870mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.854mg 36%
Zinc 4.32mg 7.9mg 33%
Fats 21.52g 41.56g 31%
Magnesium 218mg 347mg 31%
Potassium 187mg 719mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.896mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Carbs 60.49g 28.13g 11%
Protein 12.49g 17.99g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.247mg 8%
Sodium 195mg 26mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 5.982g 6%
Folate 65µg 82µg 4%
Selenium 11.5µg 13.5µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.324mg 3%
Calories 469kcal 525kcal 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Saturated fat 4.127g 4.517g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.