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Brazil nut vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between brazil nut and halva

  • Brazil nut is higher in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and manganese, yet halva is higher in iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily selenium needs 3465% more than halva.
  • Brazil nut contains 4 times more saturated fat than halva. While brazil nut contains 16.134g of saturated fat, halva contains only 4.127g.
  • The glycemic index of brazil nut is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Halva
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 156% 9.9% 17% 170% 401% 118% 260% 25% 114% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +384.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +252.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +45%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16569.6%
Contains more IronIron +86.4%
~equal in Zinc ~4.32mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Halva
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +868.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +195.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.174mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Halva
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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 ProteinProtein +14.7%
Contains more FatsFats +211.8%
Contains more OtherOther +86.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +415.2%
~equal in Water ~3.67g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Halva
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20% 39% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +191.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Halva DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 11.5µg 3465%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 8.481g 106%
Fats 67.1g 21.52g 70%
Copper 1.743mg 1.202mg 60%
Saturated fat 16.134g 4.127g 55%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 8.194g 39%
Magnesium 376mg 218mg 38%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Iron 2.43mg 4.53mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.348mg 19%
Phosphorus 725mg 607mg 17%
Carbs 11.74g 60.49g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 2.856mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.424mg 16%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.873mg 15%
Potassium 659mg 187mg 14%
Calcium 160mg 33mg 13%
Fiber 7.5g 4.5g 12%
Folate 22µg 65µg 11%
Calories 659kcal 469kcal 10%
Sodium 3mg 195mg 8%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.088mg 4%
Protein 14.32g 12.49g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Zinc 4.06mg 4.32mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 55.99g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.174mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Halva
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Brazil nut
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut 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 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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.