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Halva vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between halva and spinach raw

  • Halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B1, and iron, yet spinach raw is richer in vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for spinach raw is 187% higher.
  • Halva contains 66 times more saturated fat than spinach raw. Halva contains 4.127g of saturated fat, while spinach raw contains 0.063g.
  • Spinach raw has a lower glycemic index than halva.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Spinach, raw.

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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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175.9%
Contains more IronIron +67.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +824.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +715.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1138.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.897mg

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%
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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +443.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +198.5%
~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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +336.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5417.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1566.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2390.5%
~equal in Other ~1.72g

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +81840%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5040%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Spinach raw
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Copper 1.202mg 0.13mg 119%
Phosphorus 607mg 49mg 80%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.165g 55%
Vitamin A 0µg 469µg 52%
Zinc 4.32mg 0.53mg 34%
Fats 21.52g 0.39g 33%
Magnesium 218mg 79mg 33%
Folate 65µg 194µg 32%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 28.1mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.078mg 29%
Iron 4.53mg 2.71mg 23%
Calories 469kcal 23kcal 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 0.01g 20%
Selenium 11.5µg 1µg 19%
Protein 12.49g 2.86g 19%
Carbs 60.49g 3.63g 19%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0.063g 18%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.724mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.195mg 12%
Potassium 187mg 558mg 11%
Fiber 4.5g 2.2g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.189mg 8%
Calcium 33mg 99mg 7%
Sodium 195mg 79mg 5%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.065mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.897mg 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Spinach raw
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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.