Halva vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are halva and star anise different?
- Halva is higher in copper and phosphorus; however, star anise is richer in iron, manganese, calcium, fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 405% higher.
- Halva contains 7 times more saturated fat than star anise. While halva contains 4.127g of saturated fat, star anise contains only 0.586g.
- Halva has a lower glycemic index (55) than star anise (89).
Candies, halavah, plain and Spices, anise seed are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1857.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +670.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +715.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +229.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +358% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.49 g
Fats:
21.52 g
Carbs:
60.49 g
Water:
3.67 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +159.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +279.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.481 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.53mg | 36.96mg | 405% |
| Manganese | 0.873mg | 2.3mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 646mg | 61% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 14.6g | 40% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 1441mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 3.15g | 36% |
| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.91mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 607mg | 440mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.65mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.127g | 0.586g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.29mg | 16% |
| Folate | 65µg | 10µg | 14% |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 5µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 0.797mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 218mg | 170mg | 11% |
| Protein | 12.49g | 17.6g | 10% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 5.3mg | 9% |
| Fats | 21.52g | 15.9g | 9% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.34mg | 7% |
| Calories | 469kcal | 337kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 9.78g | 4% |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 50.02g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 3.06mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.99g | 35.42g | 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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38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.541g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.