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Halva vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Fortune cookie different?

  • Halva is higher than Fortune cookie in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Halva covers your daily need of Copper 127% more than Fortune cookie.
  • Halva contains 31 times more Magnesium than Fortune cookie. Halva contains 218mg of Magnesium, while Fortune cookie contains 7mg.
  • Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, halavah, plain and Cookies, fortune types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +214.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3014.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1634.3%
Contains more Potassium +356.1%
Contains more Zinc +2441.2%
Contains more Copper +1903.3%
Contains more Manganese +359.5%
Contains more Selenium +296.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
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 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +214.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3014.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1634.3%
Contains more Potassium +356.1%
Contains more Zinc +2441.2%
Contains more Copper +1903.3%
Contains more Manganese +359.5%
Contains more Selenium +296.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%

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 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Equal in Folate - 66
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 50% 2% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Equal in Folate - 66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +197.4%
Contains more Fats +697%
Contains more Other +66.4%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Water +118%
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
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +197.4%
Contains more Fats +697%
Contains more Other +66.4%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Water +118%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +509.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1720%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +509.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1720%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 12.49g 4.2g Halva
Fats 21.52g 2.7g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 469kcal 378kcal Halva
Sugar 45.42g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 1.6g Halva
Calcium 33mg 12mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 1.44mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 7mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 35mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 41mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 4.32mg 0.17mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.06mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.19mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 2.9µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 3IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0.03mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.182mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.13mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 1.84mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.297mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.013mg Halva
Folate 65µg 66µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.01µg Halva
Vitamin K 1.1µg Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.061mg Fortune cookie
Threonine 0.123mg Fortune cookie
Isoleucine 0.165mg Fortune cookie
Leucine 0.295mg Fortune cookie
Lysine 0.157mg Fortune cookie
Methionine 0.076mg Fortune cookie
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Fortune cookie
Valine 0.192mg Fortune cookie
Histidine 0.088mg Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.669g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 1.345g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.466g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Fortune cookie
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
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.458g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/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.