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Halva vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between halva and paprika

  • Halva is higher in copper and phosphorus, yet paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 985% more than halva.
  • Halva contains 2 times more phosphorus than paprika. While halva contains 607mg of phosphorus, paprika contains only 314mg.
  • The glycemic index of paprika is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Spices, paprika.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1119.3%
Contains more IronIron +366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.1%
~equal in Zinc ~4.33mg

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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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1297.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1342.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +515.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more FatsFats +67%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.2%
Contains more WaterWater +206.3%
Contains more OtherOther +323%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
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20% 39% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +383.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~7.766g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg 274%
Iron 4.53mg 21.14mg 208%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 2.141mg 138%
Fiber 4.5g 34.9g 122%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 1.23mg 88%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 187mg 2280mg 62%
Copper 1.202mg 0.713mg 54%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 2.51mg 47%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 10.06mg 45%
Phosphorus 607mg 314mg 42%
Manganese 0.873mg 1.59mg 31%
Calcium 33mg 229mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 1.695g 16%
Fats 21.52g 12.89g 13%
Magnesium 218mg 178mg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Saturated fat 4.127g 2.14g 9%
Calories 469kcal 282kcal 9%
Selenium 11.5µg 6.3µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.33mg 8%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Sodium 195mg 68mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 7.766g 5%
Folate 65µg 49µg 4%
Protein 12.49g 14.14g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 60.49g 53.99g 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Zinc 4.32mg 4.33mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.987g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.