Halva vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between halva and pumpkin seeds
- Halva has more phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B3, and iron; however, pumpkin seeds are richer in fiber, zinc, and potassium.
- Halva covers your daily phosphorus needs 74% more than pumpkin seeds.
- Pumpkin seeds have 12 times less vitamin B1 than halva. Halva has 0.424mg of vitamin B1, while pumpkin seeds have 0.034mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.
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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.
Contains more IronIron | +36.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +74.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +559.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +391.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +138.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1147.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +898.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +210.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +840.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +622.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.49 g
Fats:
21.52 g
Carbs:
60.49 g
Water:
3.67 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +107.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~19.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.481 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~8.844g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Phosphorus | 607mg | 92mg | 74% |
Copper | 1.202mg | 0.69mg | 57% |
Fiber | 4.5g | 18.4g | 56% |
Zinc | 4.32mg | 10.3mg | 54% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.034mg | 33% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.037mg | 24% |
Potassium | 187mg | 919mg | 22% |
Selenium | 11.5µg | 21% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 0.286mg | 16% |
Manganese | 0.873mg | 0.496mg | 16% |
Iron | 4.53mg | 3.31mg | 15% |
Folate | 65µg | 9µg | 14% |
Protein | 12.49g | 18.55g | 12% |
Magnesium | 218mg | 262mg | 10% |
Sodium | 195mg | 18mg | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 6.032g | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
Fats | 21.52g | 19.4g | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
Carbs | 60.49g | 53.75g | 2% |
Saturated fat | 4.127g | 3.67g | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 8.844g | 2% |
Calcium | 33mg | 55mg | 2% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
Calories | 469kcal | 446kcal | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 55.99g | 35.35g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.683mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.572mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.386mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.491mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.515mg | 0% |
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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%

4%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%

103%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.457g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
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.