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Halva vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between halva and sun-dried tomato

  • Halva has more copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, iron, and vitamin B1; however, sun-dried tomato is higher in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily need for vitamin C, 113% more than halva.
  • Halva has 6 times more zinc than sun-dried tomato. While halva has 4.32mg of zinc, sun-dried tomato has only 0.78mg.
  • The glycemic index of halva is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, halavah, plain and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.1%
Contains more IronIron +69%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +453.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +336.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +736.9%

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +101700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +335.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +175.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.319mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.8%
Contains more FatsFats +52.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1366.8%
Contains more OtherOther +102.2%

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.663g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 101.8mg 113%
Copper 1.202mg 0.473mg 81%
Phosphorus 607mg 139mg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 2.06g 43%
Potassium 187mg 1565mg 41%
Magnesium 218mg 81mg 33%
Zinc 4.32mg 0.78mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.383mg 23%
Iron 4.53mg 2.68mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.193mg 19%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.466mg 18%
Protein 12.49g 5.06g 15%
Selenium 11.5µg 3µg 15%
Calories 469kcal 213kcal 13%
Carbs 60.49g 23.33g 12%
Folate 65µg 23µg 11%
Fats 21.52g 14.08g 11%
Saturated fat 4.127g 1.893g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.479mg 6%
Fiber 4.5g 5.8g 5%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 3.63mg 5%
Sodium 195mg 266mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.319mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 8.663g 1%
Calcium 33mg 47mg 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 17.53g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.234g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.