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Halva vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Watercress different?

  • Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Selenium, while Watercress is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Halva covers your daily need of Copper 125% more than Watercress.
  • Halva contains 153 times more Saturated Fat than Watercress. Halva contains 4.127g of Saturated Fat, while Watercress contains 0.027g.

Candies, halavah, plain and Watercress, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +2165%
Contains more Magnesium +938.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +911.7%
Contains more Zinc +3827.3%
Contains more Copper +1461%
Contains more Manganese +257.8%
Contains more Selenium +1177.8%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Potassium +76.5%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +2165%
Contains more Magnesium +938.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +911.7%
Contains more Zinc +3827.3%
Contains more Copper +1461%
Contains more Manganese +257.8%
Contains more Selenium +1177.8%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Potassium +76.5%
Contains less Sodium -79%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1328%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Contains more Folate +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +159450%
Contains more Vitamin C +42900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 106% 21% 54% 11% 81% 49% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1328%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Contains more Folate +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +159450%
Contains more Vitamin C +42900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +443%
Contains more Fats +21420%
Contains more Carbs +4589.1%
Contains more Other +52.5%
Contains more Water +2491.6%
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
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +443%
Contains more Fats +21420%
Contains more Carbs +4589.1%
Contains more Other +52.5%
Contains more Water +2491.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24131.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24131.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Watercress
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 Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 0.79g Halva
Protein 12.49g 2.3g Halva
Fats 21.52g 0.1g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 1.29g Halva
Calories 469kcal 11kcal Halva
Sugar 0.2g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0.5g Halva
Calcium 33mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 4.53mg 0.2mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 21mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 60mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 195mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 4.32mg 0.11mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.077mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.244mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 0.9µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 0.1mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.09mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.2mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.129mg Halva
Folate 65µg 9µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.008g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.035g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Watercress
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Halva
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.