Hummus vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hummus and halva
- Halva is higher than hummus in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Halva covers your daily copper needs 75% more than hummus.
- The amount of saturated fat in hummus is lower.
- The glycemic index of hummus is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Candies, halavah, plain.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +15.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +207% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +244.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +342.3% |
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 FolateFolate | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +390.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1714.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +124.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +323.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +102.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 1.202mg | 75% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 607mg | 62% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 218mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 8.481g | 32% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 4.53mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 4.32mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.424mg | 20% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 21.52g | 18% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 11.5µg | 16% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 469kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 60.49g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 2.856mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 4.127g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.348mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 8.194g | 10% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 12.49g | 9% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 195mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 4.5g | 6% |
| Folate | 83µg | 65µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.873mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.088mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.174mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 187mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 55.99g | N/A |
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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
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)