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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 from 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.

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 Magnesium +28.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +38%
Contains more Copper +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Contains more Calcium +1857.6%
Contains more Iron +715.9%
Contains more Potassium +670.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Manganese +163.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +28.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +38%
Contains more Copper +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Contains more Calcium +1857.6%
Contains more Iron +715.9%
Contains more Potassium +670.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Halva
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.7%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +15450%
Contains more Vitamin C +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 106% 21% 54% 11% 81% 49% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.7%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +15450%
Contains more Vitamin C +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Protein +40.9%
Contains more Water +159.9%
Contains more Other +279.2%
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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more Fats +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Protein +40.9%
Contains more Water +159.9%
Contains more Other +279.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.4%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Halva Star anise
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 35.42g Halva
Protein 12.49g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 21.52g 15.9g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 50.02g Halva
Calories 469kcal 337kcal Halva
Fiber 4.5g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 33mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 4.53mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 218mg 170mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 440mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 195mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 4.32mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 1.202mg 0.91mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 11.5µg 5µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin C 0.1mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.34mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 65µg 10µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 3.15g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Halva
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.541g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.