Pilaf vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pilaf and halva different?
- Pilaf is higher in selenium, folate, and vitamin B3; however, halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 115% higher.
- Pilaf contains 7 times more sodium than halva. While pilaf contains 1303mg of sodium, halva contains only 195mg.
Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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 | +151.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +181.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +581.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +624.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +327.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +294.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85% |
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 | +4000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +310.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +226.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +119.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1470.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2096.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2149.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.166mg | 1.202mg | 115% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 607mg | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 8.481g | 54% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 195mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 218mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 11.5µg | 38% |
| Folate | 212µg | 65µg | 37% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 21.52g | 31% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 4.32mg | 30% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 4.53mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 8.194g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 2.856mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 4.127g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.424mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 4.5g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.174mg | 11% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 469kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 60.49g | 5% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 12.49g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.348mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0.04µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 55.99g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 187mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.873mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 1108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.