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Pumpkin vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin and Halva different?

  • Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 119% higher.
  • Pumpkin has less Saturated Fat.

Pumpkin, raw 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.
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Halva
Contains more Potassium +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +466.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1716.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1279.5%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +846.5%
Contains more Manganese +598.4%
Contains more Selenium +3733.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Potassium +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +466.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1716.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1279.5%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +846.5%
Contains more Manganese +598.4%
Contains more Selenium +3733.3%

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 +425550%
Contains more Vitamin C +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +748%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.5%
Contains more Folate +306.3%
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 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
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 +425550%
Contains more Vitamin C +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +748%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.5%
Contains more Folate +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Halva
Contains more Water +2395.9%
Contains more Protein +1149%
Contains more Fats +21420%
Contains more Carbs +830.6%
Contains more Other +128.8%
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 +2395.9%
Contains more Protein +1149%
Contains more Fats +21420%
Contains more Carbs +830.6%
Contains more Other +128.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62930.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169520%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62930.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169520%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Halva Opinion
Net carbs 6g 55.99g Halva
Protein 1g 12.49g Halva
Fats 0.1g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 6.5g 60.49g Halva
Calories 26kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 2.76g Halva
Fiber 0.5g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 21mg 33mg Halva
Iron 0.8mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 12mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 44mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 340mg 187mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 195mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.127mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.125mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 0.3µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 8513IU 2IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 0µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 0.1mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.088mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.174mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 16µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 4.127g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Halva
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.