Halva vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between halva and walnut
- Halva has more phosphorus, iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, walnut has more manganese, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Walnut's daily need coverage for manganese is 110% more.
- Halva has 3 times more vitamin B3 than walnut. Halva has 2.856mg of vitamin B3, while walnut has 1.125mg.
- Halva is lower in saturated fat.
- Halva has a higher glycemic index than walnut.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Nuts, walnuts, english.
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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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38% |
Contains more IronIron | +55.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +39.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +134.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +197% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +31.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +291.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1200% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +227.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +50.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +341.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +203% |
Contains more WaterWater | +10.9% |
~equal in
Other
~1.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +456.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.933g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 47.174g | 258% |
Manganese | 0.873mg | 3.414mg | 110% |
Fats | 21.52g | 65.21g | 67% |
Copper | 1.202mg | 1.586mg | 43% |
Phosphorus | 607mg | 346mg | 37% |
Iron | 4.53mg | 2.91mg | 20% |
Carbs | 60.49g | 13.71g | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.537mg | 15% |
Magnesium | 218mg | 158mg | 14% |
Selenium | 11.5µg | 4.9µg | 12% |
Zinc | 4.32mg | 3.09mg | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 1.125mg | 11% |
Fiber | 4.5g | 6.7g | 9% |
Saturated fat | 4.127g | 6.126g | 9% |
Calories | 469kcal | 654kcal | 9% |
Folate | 65µg | 98µg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 0.57mg | 8% |
Sodium | 195mg | 2mg | 8% |
Choline | 39.2mg | 7% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.341mg | 7% |
Calcium | 33mg | 98mg | 7% |
Potassium | 187mg | 441mg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
Protein | 12.49g | 15.23g | 5% |
Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 8.933g | 2% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 55.99g | 7.01g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.61g | N/A | |
Starch | 0.06g | 0% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.596mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.625mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.17mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.236mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.711mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.753mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.391mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.09g | 0% |
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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
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32%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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152%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.999g)
Which food is cheaper?

Halva is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.