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Halva vs. Apricot jam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halva and Apricot jam?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 than Apricot jam.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 122% higher.
  • Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Jams and preserves, apricot 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.
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +824.5%
Contains more Magnesium +5350%
Contains more Phosphorus +20133.3%
Contains more Potassium +142.9%
Contains more Zinc +7100%
Contains more Copper +1102%
Contains more Manganese +2082.5%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 2% 7% 6% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +824.5%
Contains more Magnesium +5350%
Contains more Phosphorus +20133.3%
Contains more Potassium +142.9%
Contains more Zinc +7100%
Contains more Copper +1102%
Contains more Manganese +2082.5%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%

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.
Halva
7
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more Folate +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +10150%
Contains more Vitamin C +8700%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 30% 0% 6% 1% 2% 5% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more Folate +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +10150%
Contains more Vitamin C +8700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1684.3%
Contains more Fats +10660%
Contains more Other +815%
Contains more Water +840.1%
Equal in Carbs - 64.4
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
64% 35%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 34.5 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +1684.3%
Contains more Fats +10660%
Contains more Other +815%
Contains more Water +840.1%
Equal in Carbs - 64.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Apricot jam Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 64.1g Apricot jam
Protein 12.49g 0.7g Halva
Fats 21.52g 0.2g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 64.4g Apricot jam
Calories 469kcal 242kcal Halva
Sugar 43.4g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0.3g Halva
Calcium 33mg 20mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.49mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 4mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 3mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 77mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 40mg Apricot jam
Zinc 4.32mg 0.06mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.1mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.04mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 2µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 205IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Apricot jam
Vitamin E 0.13mg Apricot jam
Vitamin C 0.1mg 8.8mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.022mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.036mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.02mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.02mg Halva
Folate 65µg 1µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.01g Apricot jam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Apricot jam
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
27%
Halva
5%
Apricot jam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
9%
Apricot jam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/nutrients
  2. Apricot jam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170645/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.