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Poblano vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Poblano and Halva

  • Poblano is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, yet Halva is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Poblano covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 245% more than Halva.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, ancho, dried 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 +84.8%
Contains more Iron +141.3%
Contains more Potassium +1189.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +202%
Contains more Zinc +204.2%
Contains more Copper +136.6%
Contains more Selenium +296.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +84.8%
Contains more Iron +141.3%
Contains more Potassium +1189.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +202%
Contains more Zinc +204.2%
Contains more Copper +136.6%
Contains more Selenium +296.6%

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.
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Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +1021800%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1045.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +915.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 65
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 0% 0%
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 +1021800%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1045.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +915.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Halva
Contains more Water +516.6%
Contains more Other +221.9%
Contains more Fats +162.4%
Contains more Carbs +17.6%
Equal in Protein - 12.49
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 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 +516.6%
Contains more Other +221.9%
Contains more Fats +162.4%
Contains more Carbs +17.6%
Equal in Protein - 12.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1565.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88%
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1565.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poblano Halva Opinion
Net carbs 29.82g 55.99g Halva
Protein 11.86g 12.49g Halva
Fats 8.2g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 51.42g 60.49g Halva
Calories 281kcal 469kcal Halva
Fiber 21.6g 4.5g Poblano
Calcium 61mg 33mg Poblano
Iron 10.93mg 4.53mg Poblano
Magnesium 113mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 201mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 2411mg 187mg Poblano
Sodium 43mg 195mg Poblano
Zinc 1.42mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.508mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 1.279mg 0.873mg Poblano
Selenium 2.9µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 20438IU 2IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 1022µg 0µg Poblano
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg Poblano
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.088mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 2.856mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 0.174mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 0.348mg Poblano
Folate 69µg 65µg Poblano
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Tryptophan 0.155mg Poblano
Threonine 0.425mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.373mg Poblano
Leucine 0.605mg Poblano
Lysine 0.515mg Poblano
Methionine 0.142mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.361mg Poblano
Valine 0.489mg Poblano
Histidine 0.232mg Poblano
Saturated Fat 0.82g 4.127g Poblano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.492g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poblano 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
242%
Poblano
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poblano
Poblano contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (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.

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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.