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Halva vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halva and Butterfinger?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Selenium than Butterfinger.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 112% higher.
  • Butterfinger has 6 times less Phosphorus than Halva. Halva has 607mg of Phosphorus, while Butterfinger has 97mg.
  • Halva is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar 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 Iron +473.4%
Contains more Magnesium +354.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +525.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Zinc +332%
Contains more Copper +522.8%
Contains more Manganese +78.2%
Contains more Selenium +296.6%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Equal in Calcium - 36
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 11% 30% 35% 42% 20% 30% 28% 65% 64% 16%
Contains more Iron +473.4%
Contains more Magnesium +354.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +525.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Zinc +332%
Contains more Copper +522.8%
Contains more Manganese +78.2%
Contains more Selenium +296.6%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Equal in Calcium - 36

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +404.3%
Contains more Folate +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.649
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.04
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 0% 35% 0% 0% 31% 15% 50% 23% 16% 22% 5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +404.3%
Contains more Folate +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.649
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +131.3%
Contains more Fats +13.9%
Contains more Water +198.4%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +20.5%
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
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +131.3%
Contains more Fats +13.9%
Contains more Water +198.4%
Contains more Other +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +20.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.164 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Butterfinger Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 70.9g Butterfinger
Protein 12.49g 5.4g Halva
Fats 21.52g 18.9g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 72.9g Butterfinger
Calories 469kcal 459kcal Halva
Sugar 45.9g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 2g Halva
Calcium 33mg 36mg Butterfinger
Iron 4.53mg 0.79mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 48mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 97mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 220mg Butterfinger
Sodium 195mg 230mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 1mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.193mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.49mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 2.9µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin E 1.72mg Butterfinger
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.121mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.062mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 2.649mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.069mg Halva
Folate 65µg 28µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.04µg
Vitamin K 2.2µg Butterfinger
Trans Fat 0.04g Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 9.5g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 5.119g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 3.164g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Butterfinger
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
17%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.373g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger 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. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/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.