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Halva vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Halva and Sunflower seed

  • Halva has less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Sunflower seed.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 88% more than Halva.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, halavah, plain and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +49.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.9%
Contains more IronIron +15.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +360.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~660mg

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% 0.12% 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 4.7% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +249.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +286.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +249.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.4%
Contains more FatsFats +139.1%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
Contains more OtherOther +65.6%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +126.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.455g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Sunflower seed Opinion
Calories 469kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Protein 12.49g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 21.52g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Net carbs 55.99g 11.4g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 20g Halva
Magnesium 218mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Calcium 33mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 187mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Iron 4.53mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Copper 1.202mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 4.32mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 607mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 195mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 2IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.873mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 11.5µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Folate 65µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Choline 55.1mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.127g 4.455g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 23.137g Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Sunflower seed
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
146%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.328g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.