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Halva vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Safflower different?

  • Safflower is higher than Halva in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Safflower covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 77% more than Halva.
  • Halva contains 65 times more Sodium than Safflower. Halva contains 195mg of Sodium, while Safflower contains 3mg.

Candies, halavah, plain and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +267.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Copper +45.3%
Contains more Manganese +130.7%
Equal in Iron - 4.9
Equal in Phosphorus - 644
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 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +267.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Copper +45.3%
Contains more Manganese +130.7%
Equal in Iron - 4.9
Equal in Phosphorus - 644

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +371.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2216.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.2%
Contains more Folate +146.2%
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +371.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2216.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.2%
Contains more Folate +146.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +76.4%
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Fats +78.7%
Contains more Water +53.1%
Contains more Other +198.4%
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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more Carbs +76.4%
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Fats +78.7%
Contains more Water +53.1%
Contains more Other +198.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.8%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 34.29g Halva
Protein 12.49g 16.18g Safflower
Fats 21.52g 38.45g Safflower
Carbs 60.49g 34.29g Halva
Calories 469kcal 517kcal Safflower
Fiber 4.5g Halva
Calcium 33mg 78mg Safflower
Iron 4.53mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 218mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 607mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 187mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 195mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 4.32mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 1.202mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 0.873mg 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Safflower
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 2.284mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 65µg 160µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Tryptophan 0.183mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 4.127g 3.682g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 4.848g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 28.223g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Safflower
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
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.