Halva vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between halva and winter melon
- The amount of copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and selenium in halva is higher than in winter melon.
- Halva covers your daily copper needs 131% more than winter melon.
- Winter melon has 258 times less saturated fat than halva. Halva has 4.127g of saturated fat, while winter melon has 0.016g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw.
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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 | +2080% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3016.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1032.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5126.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +608.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3094.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1405.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5650% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.1% |
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 | +960% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +614% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +894.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.49 g
Fats:
21.52 g
Carbs:
60.49 g
Water:
3.67 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3022.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10660% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1916.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +510% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2518.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.481 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.087 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22045.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9648.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.023mg | 131% |
| Phosphorus | 607mg | 19mg | 84% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 0.087g | 56% |
| Iron | 4.53mg | 0.4mg | 52% |
| Magnesium | 218mg | 10mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 0.873mg | 0.058mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 0.61mg | 34% |
| Fats | 21.52g | 0.2g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.04mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.035mg | 24% |
| Protein | 12.49g | 0.4g | 24% |
| Calories | 469kcal | 13kcal | 23% |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 0.2µg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 0.037g | 20% |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 3g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.127g | 0.016g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Folate | 65µg | 5µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 13mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 2.9g | 6% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 111mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 0.133mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.99g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 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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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.