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Halva vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between halva and thyme?

  • Halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, while thyme is higher in vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 178% higher.
  • Thyme has 9 times less vitamin B1 than halva. Halva has 0.424mg of vitamin B1, while thyme has 0.048mg.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Thyme, fresh 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
5
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%
Thyme
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +472.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.7%
Contains more IronIron +285.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.9%

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
4
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%
Thyme
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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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +160000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.348mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
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
Thyme
2
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1181%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1674.1%
Contains more OtherOther +74.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
2
20% 39% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
Thyme
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10016%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1494.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Thyme DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 160.1mg 178%
Iron 4.53mg 17.45mg 162%
Copper 1.202mg 0.555mg 72%
Phosphorus 607mg 106mg 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.532g 53%
Fiber 4.5g 14g 38%
Calcium 33mg 405mg 37%
Manganese 0.873mg 1.719mg 37%
Fats 21.52g 1.68g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.048mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.471mg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 238µg 26%
Zinc 4.32mg 1.81mg 23%
Selenium 11.5µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 0.081g 20%
Calories 469kcal 101kcal 18%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0.467g 17%
Protein 12.49g 5.56g 14%
Magnesium 218mg 160mg 14%
Potassium 187mg 609mg 12%
Carbs 60.49g 24.45g 12%
Sodium 195mg 9mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 1.824mg 6%
Folate 65µg 45µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.409mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 55.99g 10.45g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.348mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.307mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Thyme
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
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.