Halva vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between halva and wheat
- Halva has more copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron; however, wheat is higher in selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Wheat covers your daily need for selenium, 142% more than halva.
- Halva has 98 times more sodium than wheat . While halva has 195mg of sodium, wheat has only 2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, halavah, plain and Wheat, durum.
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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 | +51.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +245% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +677.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +437.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +771.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +198.1% |
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Protein
~13.68g
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Other
~1.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2282% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +767.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 11.5µg | 89.4µg | 142% |
| Manganese | 0.873mg | 3.012mg | 93% |
| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.553mg | 72% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 0.978g | 50% |
| Fats | 21.52g | 2.47g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 6.738mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 0.344g | 20% |
| Magnesium | 218mg | 144mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 18% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.127g | 0.454g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 0.935mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 607mg | 508mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4.53mg | 3.52mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 431mg | 7% |
| Calories | 469kcal | 339kcal | 7% |
| Folate | 65µg | 43µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.419mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 71.13g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.121mg | 3% |
| Protein | 12.49g | 13.68g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 4.16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.99g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Calcium | 33mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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168%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.673g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.