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Halva vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Halva and Fudge?

  • Halva is richer than Fudge in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 97% more.
  • Halva has 29 times more Vitamin B6 than Fudge. While Halva has 0.348mg of Vitamin B6, Fudge has only 0.012mg.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Halva
8
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2
Fudge
Contains more Iron +155.9%
Contains more Magnesium +505.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +754.9%
Contains more Potassium +39.6%
Contains more Zinc +289.2%
Contains more Copper +265.3%
Contains more Manganese +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +360%
Contains more Calcium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
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 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Iron +155.9%
Contains more Magnesium +505.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +754.9%
Contains more Potassium +39.6%
Contains more Zinc +289.2%
Contains more Copper +265.3%
Contains more Manganese +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +360%
Contains more Calcium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%

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
7
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5
Fudge
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1530.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1522.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2800%
Contains more Folate +1525%
Contains more Vitamin A +7850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.085
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 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1530.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1522.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2800%
Contains more Folate +1525%
Contains more Vitamin A +7850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.085

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
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2
Fudge
Contains more Protein +422.6%
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Contains more Other +92.6%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Water +167.3%
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
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +422.6%
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Contains more Other +92.6%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Water +167.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
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0
Fudge
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2173.7%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2173.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 74.74g Fudge
Protein 12.49g 2.39g Halva
Fats 21.52g 10.41g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 76.44g Fudge
Calories 469kcal 411kcal Halva
Sugar 73.12g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 1.7g Halva
Calcium 33mg 49mg Fudge
Iron 4.53mg 1.77mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 36mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 71mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 134mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 45mg Fudge
Zinc 4.32mg 1.11mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.329mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.422mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 2.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 159IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 44µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.026mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.085mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.176mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.14mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.012mg Halva
Folate 65µg 4µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg Fudge
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Halva
Trans Fat 0.165g Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 6.448g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 2.943g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.373g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.321g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.