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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.
Halva
5
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%
Spelt
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
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%
~equal in Iron ~4.44mg
~equal in Selenium ~11.7µg

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
5
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%
Spelt
5
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% 0% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
2
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
Spelt
3
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +785.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more WaterWater +200.3%
~equal in Other ~1.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
2
20% 39% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
Spelt
1
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
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.
Halva Spelt
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Spelt DV% diff.
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Spelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.721g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
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.

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.