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Halva vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Halva and Butterscotch?

  • Halva is richer than Butterscotch in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Fiber.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 133% more.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, butterscotch types 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.
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +45200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +60600%
Contains more Potassium +6133.3%
Contains less Sodium -50.1%
Contains more Zinc +4700%
Contains more Copper +120100%
Contains more Manganese +87200%
Contains more Selenium +1816.7%
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 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +45200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +60600%
Contains more Potassium +6133.3%
Contains less Sodium -50.1%
Contains more Zinc +4700%
Contains more Copper +120100%
Contains more Manganese +87200%
Contains more Selenium +1816.7%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41533.3%
Contains more Fats +552.1%
Contains more Other +79.4%
Contains more Carbs +49.4%
Contains more Water +43.1%
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
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +41533.3%
Contains more Fats +552.1%
Contains more Other +79.4%
Contains more Carbs +49.4%
Contains more Water +43.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +869.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6851.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +869.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6851.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 12.49g 0.03g Halva
Fats 21.52g 3.3g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 469kcal 391kcal Halva
Sugar 80.46g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Calcium 33mg 4mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.01mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 0mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 1mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 3mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 391mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.09mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.001mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.001mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 0.6µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg Butterscotch
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.012mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.016mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.002mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.004mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0mg Halva
Folate 65µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 0.3µg Butterscotch
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 2.065g Butterscotch
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.845g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.122g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Butterscotch
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
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.062g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.