Halva vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between halva and chia seeds
- Halva has more copper; however, chia seeds are higher in fiber, manganese, selenium, calcium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 120% more than halva.
- The glycemic index of halva is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, halavah, plain and Seeds, chia seeds, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1812.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +211.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +380% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +209.2% |
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:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.3% |
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
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +254.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 4.5g | 34.4g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 23.665g | 101% |
| Manganese | 0.873mg | 2.723mg | 80% |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 55.2µg | 79% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 631mg | 60% |
| Iron | 4.53mg | 7.72mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 8.83mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 607mg | 860mg | 36% |
| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.924mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 218mg | 335mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.62mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 2.309g | 15% |
| Fats | 21.52g | 30.74g | 14% |
| Protein | 12.49g | 16.54g | 8% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 42.12g | 6% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 407mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 4.127g | 3.33g | 4% |
| Folate | 65µg | 49µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 4.58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 469kcal | 486kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.99g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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221%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.797g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.