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Halva vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between halva and vermicelli

  • Halva has more phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and folate, while vermicelli has more copper and selenium.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 84% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in vermicelli is lower.
  • Vermicelli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of vermicelli is 35, while the glycemic index of halva is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6133.3%
Contains more IronIron +150.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2935%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +134.8%
~equal in Zinc ~4.24mg

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 0% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
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
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12390%
Contains more FatsFats +21420%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.1%
Contains more WaterWater +224.3%
Contains more OtherOther +204.9%

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
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62930.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20585.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Vermicelli DV% diff.
Phosphorus 607mg 20mg 84%
Copper 1.202mg 1.916mg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.041g 56%
Magnesium 218mg 2mg 51%
Manganese 0.873mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0mg 35%
Iron 4.53mg 1.81mg 34%
Fats 21.52g 0.1g 33%
Choline 177mg 32%
Selenium 11.5µg 27µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0mg 27%
Protein 12.49g 0.1g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 0.013g 20%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0.014g 19%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0mg 18%
Folate 65µg 0µg 16%
Sodium 195mg 4mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0mg 7%
Calories 469kcal 331kcal 7%
Carbs 60.49g 82.32g 7%
Potassium 187mg 3mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 3%
Fiber 4.5g 3.9g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 33mg 55mg 2%
Zinc 4.32mg 4.24mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 55.99g 78.42g N/A
Sugar 17.44g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Vermicelli
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
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
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 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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.