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Nougat vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nougat and Halva

  • Nougat has less Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Selenium, and Folate than Halva.
  • Halva covers your daily need of Copper 119% more than Nougat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, nougat, with almonds 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.
Nougat
Nougat
1
:
9
Halva
Halva
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Iron +667.8%
Contains more Magnesium +581.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1003.6%
Contains more Potassium +78.1%
Contains more Zinc +928.6%
Contains more Copper +797%
Contains more Manganese +187.2%
Contains more Selenium +342.3%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Nougat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Iron +667.8%
Contains more Magnesium +581.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1003.6%
Contains more Potassium +78.1%
Contains more Zinc +928.6%
Contains more Copper +797%
Contains more Manganese +187.2%
Contains more Selenium +342.3%
Equal in Calcium - 33

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.
Nougat
Nougat
5
:
7
Halva
Halva
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +497.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Nougat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Halva
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 C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +497.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
Nougat
1
:
4
Halva
Halva
Contains more Carbs +52.7%
Contains more Protein +275.1%
Contains more Fats +1188.6%
Contains more Water +70.7%
Contains more Other +297.8%
Nougat
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Halva
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 Carbs +52.7%
Contains more Protein +275.1%
Contains more Fats +1188.6%
Contains more Water +70.7%
Contains more Other +297.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
Nougat
1
:
2
Halva
Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Nougat
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nougat 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 Nougat Halva Opinion
Net carbs 89.09g 55.99g Nougat
Protein 3.33g 12.49g Halva
Fats 1.67g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 92.39g 60.49g Nougat
Calories 398kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 44.97g Halva
Fiber 3.3g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 32mg 33mg Halva
Iron 0.59mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 32mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 55mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 105mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 33mg 195mg Nougat
Zinc 0.42mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.134mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.304mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 2.6µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 1IU 2IU Halva
Vitamin E 2.77mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Nougat
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.088mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 5µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.04µg Halva
Saturated Fat 1.667g 4.127g Nougat
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat 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
10%
Nougat
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.97g)
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.