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Halva vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Wheat gluten different?

  • Halva is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 113% higher.
  • Wheat gluten has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, halavah, plain and Vital wheat gluten are the varieties 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 Magnesium +772%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.5%
Contains more Potassium +87%
Contains more Zinc +408.2%
Contains more Copper +560.4%
Contains more Calcium +330.3%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Selenium +245.2%
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +772%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.5%
Contains more Potassium +87%
Contains more Zinc +408.2%
Contains more Copper +560.4%
Contains more Calcium +330.3%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Selenium +245.2%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1063.2%
Contains more Carbs +338.7%
Contains more Other +83%
Contains more Protein +501.8%
Contains more Water +123.4%
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
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +1063.2%
Contains more Carbs +338.7%
Contains more Other +83%
Contains more Protein +501.8%
Contains more Water +123.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5152.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +947%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5152.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +947%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 13.19g Halva
Protein 12.49g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 21.52g 1.85g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 13.79g Halva
Calories 469kcal 370kcal Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0.6g Halva
Calcium 33mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 4.53mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 218mg 25mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 260mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 100mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 4.32mg 0.85mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.182mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0mg Halva
Folate 65µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.156g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.81g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.855g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.