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Oatmeal vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oatmeal and Halva

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Halva covers your daily Copper needs 126% more than Oatmeal.
  • Oatmeal contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
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Halva
Contains more Calcium +142.4%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -74.9%
Contains more Magnesium +738.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +688.3%
Contains more Potassium +206.6%
Contains more Zinc +596.8%
Contains more Copper +1721.2%
Contains more Manganese +56.5%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +142.4%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -74.9%
Contains more Magnesium +738.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +688.3%
Contains more Potassium +206.6%
Contains more Zinc +596.8%
Contains more Copper +1721.2%
Contains more Manganese +56.5%
Contains more Selenium +130%

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 +21550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.856
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
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 +21550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Halva
Contains more Water +2189.6%
Contains more Protein +427%
Contains more Fats +1482.4%
Contains more Carbs +418.3%
Contains more Other +221.1%
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +2189.6%
Contains more Protein +427%
Contains more Fats +1482.4%
Contains more Carbs +418.3%
Contains more Other +221.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1995.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1890.8%
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1995.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1890.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oatmeal Halva
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Halva Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 55.99g Halva
Protein 2.37g 12.49g Halva
Fats 1.36g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 11.67g 60.49g Halva
Calories 68kcal 469kcal Halva
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Halva
Fiber 1.7g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 80mg 33mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 4.53mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 77mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 61mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 49mg 195mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.62mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.066mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.558mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 5µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 433IU 2IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.088mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 2.856mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.174mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 44µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Halva
Saturated Fat 0.226g 4.127g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
27%
Oatmeal
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.901g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
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 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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.