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Oat vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oat and Halva

  • Oat is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, yet Halva is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 176% more than Halva.
  • Oat contains 8 times more Vitamin B5 than Halva. While Oat contains 1.349mg of Vitamin B5, Halva contains only 0.174mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Oat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Oats 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.
Oat
Oat
5
:
5
Halva
Halva
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +129.4%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +463.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains more Copper +92%
Equal in Iron - 4.53
Equal in Zinc - 4.32
Oat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +129.4%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +463.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains more Copper +92%
Equal in Iron - 4.53
Equal in Zinc - 4.32

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.
Oat
Oat
4
:
6
Halva
Halva
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +675.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.4%
Contains more Folate +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Oat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Halva
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 B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +675.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.4%
Contains more Folate +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
3
:
2
Halva
Halva
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Water +124%
Contains more Fats +211.9%
Equal in Carbs - 60.49
Equal in Other - 1.83
Oat
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Halva
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 Protein +35.2%
Contains more Water +124%
Contains more Fats +211.9%
Equal in Carbs - 60.49
Equal in Other - 1.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
1
:
2
Halva
Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +276.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.6%
Oat
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +276.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Halva Opinion
Net carbs 55.67g 55.99g Halva
Protein 16.89g 12.49g Oat
Fats 6.9g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 66.27g 60.49g Oat
Calories 389kcal 469kcal Halva
Fiber 10.6g 4.5g Oat
Calcium 54mg 33mg Oat
Iron 4.72mg 4.53mg Oat
Magnesium 177mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 523mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 429mg 187mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 195mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.626mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 4.916mg 0.873mg Oat
Selenium 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.424mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.088mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.174mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 56µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Tryptophan 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 4.127g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat 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
33%
Oat
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.91g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.