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Porridge vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Porridge and Halva

  • The amount of Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Selenium in Halva is higher than in Porridge.
  • Halva covers your daily Copper needs 129% more than Porridge.
  • Porridge contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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 +163.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +4260%
Contains more Phosphorus +3946.7%
Contains more Potassium +1068.8%
Contains more Zinc +3223.1%
Contains more Copper +2905%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +310.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +163.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +4260%
Contains more Phosphorus +3946.7%
Contains more Potassium +1068.8%
Contains more Zinc +3223.1%
Contains more Copper +2905%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +310.7%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +670.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2576.9%
Contains more Folate +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +670.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2576.9%
Contains more Folate +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Halva
Contains more Water +2287.2%
Contains more Protein +767.4%
Contains more Fats +10147.6%
Contains more Carbs +475%
Contains more Other +731.8%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 +2287.2%
Contains more Protein +767.4%
Contains more Fats +10147.6%
Contains more Carbs +475%
Contains more Other +731.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29164.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7339.5%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29164.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7339.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Halva Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 55.99g Halva
Protein 1.44g 12.49g Halva
Fats 0.21g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 10.52g 60.49g Halva
Calories 50kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 0.03g Halva
Fiber 0.5g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 87mg 33mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 5mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 15mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 16mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 6mg 195mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.04mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 2.8µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 12µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 4.127g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.