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Halva vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halva and Tapioca?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B3 than Tapioca.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 132% higher.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 32% 12% 2.3% 4% 9.5% 35% 16% 0.91% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1716.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.6%
Contains more IronIron +7450%
Contains more CopperCopper +9916.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1134.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +640.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12371.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.9%

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% 0.12% 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 2.3% 9.6% 0% 27% 7.5% 33% 1.4% 17% 7.6% 31% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3708%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +954.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1525%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +525%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
3% 2% 20% 75%
Protein: 2.88 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 19.56 g
Water: 75.01 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +333.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1188.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.3%
Contains more OtherOther +108%
Contains more WaterWater +1943.9%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.991 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.061 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1712.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13803.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Tapioca Opinion
Calories 469kcal 105kcal Halva
Protein 12.49g 2.88g Halva
Fats 21.52g 1.67g Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.7mg Tapioca
Net carbs 55.99g 19.56g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 19.56g Halva
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Halva
Vitamin D 34IU Tapioca
Magnesium 218mg 12mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 105mg Tapioca
Potassium 187mg 133mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.06mg Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.012mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.35mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 82mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 121mg Tapioca
Vitamin A 2IU 160IU Tapioca
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg Tapioca
Vitamin D 0.9µg Tapioca
Manganese 0.873mg 0.007mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 2µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.03mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.143mg Tapioca
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.075mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.277mg Tapioca
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.033mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.25µg Tapioca
Folate 65µg 4µg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.991g Tapioca
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.452g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.061g Halva
Tryptophan 0.041mg Tapioca
Threonine 0.13mg Tapioca
Isoleucine 0.173mg Tapioca
Leucine 0.282mg Tapioca
Lysine 0.228mg Tapioca
Methionine 0.073mg Tapioca
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Tapioca
Valine 0.192mg Tapioca
Histidine 0.078mg Tapioca

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Tapioca
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
11%
Tapioca
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
13%
Tapioca

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tapioca
Tapioca contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.136g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tapioca - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169612/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.