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Macaroon vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Macaroon and Halva?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Folate than Macaroon.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 104% higher.
  • Halva has 5 times less Saturated Fat than Macaroon. Macaroon has 20.099g of Saturated Fat, while Halva has 4.127g.

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, halavah, plain types in this comparison.

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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 +560%
Contains more Iron +452.4%
Contains more Magnesium +651.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +792.6%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains less Sodium -19.1%
Contains more Zinc +491.8%
Contains more Copper +346.8%
Contains more Selenium +69.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Iron +452.4%
Contains more Magnesium +651.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +792.6%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains less Sodium -19.1%
Contains more Zinc +491.8%
Contains more Copper +346.8%
Contains more Selenium +69.1%

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 +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Folate +2066.7%
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% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Folate +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Halva
Contains more Water +213.4%
Contains more Protein +313.6%
Equal in Fats - 21.52
Equal in Carbs - 60.49
Equal in Other - 1.83
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 +213.4%
Contains more Protein +313.6%
Equal in Fats - 21.52
Equal in Carbs - 60.49
Equal in Other - 1.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +947%
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +947%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Halva Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 55.99g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 12.49g Halva
Fats 22.55g 21.52g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 60.49g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 45.16g Halva
Fiber 5.1g 4.5g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 33mg Halva
Iron 0.82mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 29mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 68mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 123mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 241mg 195mg Halva
Zinc 0.73mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.269mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 6.8µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 3µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 4.127g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.972g)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.