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Halva vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Chocolate different?

  • Halva is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, and Selenium, however, Chocolate is richer in Iron, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate is 72% higher.
  • Halva contains 17 times more Vitamin B1 than Chocolate. While Halva contains 0.424mg of Vitamin B1, Chocolate contains only 0.025mg.
  • Halva has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, halavah, plain and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used 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.
Halva
Halva
5
:
5
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Magnesium +49.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Zinc +114.9%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Selenium +283.3%
Contains more Calcium +69.7%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Potassium +198.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Magnesium +49.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Zinc +114.9%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Selenium +283.3%
Contains more Calcium +69.7%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Potassium +198.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%

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
Halva
6
:
5
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1596%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +475%
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%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1596%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +475%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
3
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Protein +155.9%
Contains more Water +278.4%
Contains more Fats +45.4%
Equal in Carbs - 61.17
Equal in Other - 1.7
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
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +155.9%
Contains more Water +278.4%
Contains more Fats +45.4%
Equal in Carbs - 61.17
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
2
:
1
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.4%
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 54.17g Halva
Protein 12.49g 4.88g Halva
Fats 21.52g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 60.49g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 469kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 33mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 4.53mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 218mg 146mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 206mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 195mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 4.32mg 2.01mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 1.028mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 11.5µg 3µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.025mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.05mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.725mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.042mg Halva
Folate 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Halva
Trans Fat 0.112g Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 18.519g Halva
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 1.092g Halva
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.392g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.