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Halva vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Halva and Caramel

  • Caramel contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Selenium than Halva.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 132% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, caramels.

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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.
Halva
Halva
8
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Iron +3135.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1182.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +432.5%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
Contains more Zinc +881.8%
Contains more Copper +6577.8%
Contains more Manganese +7836.4%
Contains more Selenium +538.9%
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +3135.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1182.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +432.5%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
Contains more Zinc +881.8%
Contains more Copper +6577.8%
Contains more Manganese +7836.4%
Contains more Selenium +538.9%
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%

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
Halva
4
:
8
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1829.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Contains more Folate +1525%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
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%
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1829.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Contains more Folate +1525%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
3
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Protein +171.5%
Contains more Fats +165.7%
Contains more Carbs +27.3%
Contains more Water +131.6%
Equal in Other - 1.8
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
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +171.5%
Contains more Fats +165.7%
Contains more Carbs +27.3%
Contains more Water +131.6%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
2
:
1
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 77g Caramel
Protein 12.49g 4.6g Halva
Fats 21.52g 8.1g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 77g Caramel
Calories 469kcal 382kcal Halva
Sugar 65.5g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Calcium 33mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 4.53mg 0.14mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 17mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 114mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 195mg 245mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.44mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.018mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.011mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 1.8µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.103mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.148mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.056mg Halva
Folate 65µg 4µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 1.542g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 3.478g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.651g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.