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Lentil soup vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lentil soup and Halva

  • Halva is richer than Lentil soup in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 126% higher.
  • Lentil soup contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve 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 Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +323.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +720.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Zinc +1340%
Contains more Copper +1617.1%
Contains more Manganese +627.5%
Contains more Selenium +3733.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +323.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +720.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Zinc +1340%
Contains more Copper +1617.1%
Contains more Manganese +627.5%
Contains more Selenium +3733.3%

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.
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Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +7150%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +505.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Folate +225%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +7150%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +505.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Folate +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2236.5%
Contains more Protein +234%
Contains more Fats +1821.4%
Contains more Carbs +641.3%
Contains more Other +48.8%
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
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
Contains more Water +2236.5%
Contains more Protein +234%
Contains more Fats +1821.4%
Contains more Carbs +641.3%
Contains more Other +48.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1475.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6423.8%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1475.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6423.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Halva Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 55.99g Halva
Protein 3.74g 12.49g Halva
Fats 1.12g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 8.16g 60.49g Halva
Calories 56kcal 469kcal Halva
Fiber 4.5g Halva
Calcium 17mg 33mg Halva
Iron 1.07mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 9mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 74mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 144mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 532mg 195mg Halva
Zinc 0.3mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.07mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.12mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 0.3µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 145IU 2IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Lentil soup
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.1mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 20µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.04µg Lentil soup
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Halva
Saturated Fat 0.45g 4.127g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil soup Halva
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
9%
Lentil soup
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.677g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/nutrients
  2. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/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.