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Halva vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between halva and smoothie

  • Halva is richer in iron, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B3, yet smoothie is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for halva is 55% higher.
  • Smoothie has a lower glycemic index than halva.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.

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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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +679.2%
Contains more IronIron +2920%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%

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
6
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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +324.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +24400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +923.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +641.3%
Contains more OtherOther +438.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2359.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Smoothie DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 134%
Phosphorus 607mg 87%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 57%
Iron 4.53mg 0.15mg 55%
Magnesium 218mg 52%
Zinc 4.32mg 39%
Manganese 0.873mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 35%
Fats 21.52g 0g 33%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 24.5mg 27%
Protein 12.49g 1.22g 23%
Calories 469kcal 37kcal 22%
Selenium 11.5µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.082mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 20%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0g 19%
Fiber 4.5g 0g 18%
Carbs 60.49g 8.16g 17%
Folate 65µg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.816mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.24µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 7%
Sodium 195mg 29mg 7%
Potassium 187mg 24mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 41mg 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 8.16g N/A
Sugar 7.35g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Smoothie
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
11%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.