Halva vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between halva and spelt?
- Halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6, yet spelt is higher in manganese, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Spelt's daily need coverage for manganese is 92% more.
- Halva has 10 times more saturated fat than spelt. While halva has 4.127g of saturated fat, spelt has only 0.406g.
We used Candies, halavah, plain and Spelt, uncooked types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +241.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +139.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +513.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +785.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +200.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1741.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +574.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.873mg | 2.983mg | 92% |
| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.511mg | 77% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 1.258g | 48% |
| Fats | 21.52g | 2.43g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 607mg | 401mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 10.7g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 6.843mg | 25% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Magnesium | 218mg | 136mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 0.445g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 1.068mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.127g | 0.406g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.23mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 3.28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Calories | 469kcal | 338kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 388mg | 6% |
| Folate | 65µg | 45µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.364mg | 5% |
| Protein | 12.49g | 14.57g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 70.19g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.113mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4.53mg | 4.44mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.99g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.82g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 11.7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.443mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.07mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.409mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.737mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.721g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva 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 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.