Pecan vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pecan and halva different?
- Pecan is higher in manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, halva is richer in phosphorus, iron, magnesium, selenium, folate, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for pecan is 158% higher.
- Pecan contains 5 times more vitamin B5 than halva. While pecan contains 0.863mg of vitamin B5, halva contains only 0.174mg.
- Pecan has a lower glycemic index (10) than halva (55).
Nuts, pecans and Candies, halavah, plain are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +112.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +415.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +202.6% |
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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +396% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +195.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +234.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +336.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +397.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.2% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.873mg | 158% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 8.481g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 8.194g | 82% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 21.52g | 78% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 607mg | 47% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 4.53mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 218mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.424mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 4.5g | 20% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 60.49g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.174mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 11.5µg | 14% |
| Folate | 22µg | 65µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.348mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 2.856mg | 11% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 469kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 4.127g | 9% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 187mg | 7% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 9.17g | 12.49g | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.088mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 4.32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 55.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% |
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 contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.053g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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.