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Halva vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are halva and cayenne pepper different?

  • Halva is richer in copper and phosphorus, while cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, manganese, and iron.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 832% more than halva.
  • Halva contains 3 times more copper than cayenne pepper. Halva contains 1.202mg of copper, while cayenne pepper contains 0.373mg.
  • Halva has a higher glycemic index (55) than cayenne pepper (32).

Candies, halavah, plain and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types were used 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
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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +222.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +348.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +977%
Contains more IronIron +72.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129.1%

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
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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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +76300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +944.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +604%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.1%
~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +24.6%
Contains more WaterWater +119.3%
Contains more OtherOther +230.1%
~equal in Protein ~12.01g
~equal in Carbs ~56.63g

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +198%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~8.37g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 2.45mg 162%
Copper 1.202mg 0.373mg 92%
Fiber 4.5g 27.2g 91%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 76.4mg 85%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.919mg 64%
Potassium 187mg 2014mg 54%
Manganese 0.873mg 2mg 49%
Phosphorus 607mg 293mg 45%
Iron 4.53mg 7.8mg 41%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 8.701mg 37%
Zinc 4.32mg 2.48mg 17%
Magnesium 218mg 152mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 2.75g 14%
Calcium 33mg 148mg 12%
Folate 65µg 106µg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Calories 469kcal 318kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.328mg 8%
Sodium 195mg 30mg 7%
Fats 21.52g 17.27g 7%
Selenium 11.5µg 8.8µg 5%
Saturated fat 4.127g 3.26g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Protein 12.49g 12.01g 1%
Carbs 60.49g 56.63g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 8.37g 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Cayenne pepper
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%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.