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Halva vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halva and Fruit preserves

  • Halva is richer than Fruit preserves in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 122% higher.
  • Halva contains 413 times more Saturated Fat than Fruit preserves. Halva contains 4.127g of Saturated Fat, while Fruit preserves contain 0.01g.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Jams and preserves.

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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
9
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +824.5%
Contains more Magnesium +5350%
Contains more Phosphorus +3094.7%
Contains more Potassium +142.9%
Contains more Zinc +7100%
Contains more Copper +1102%
Contains more Manganese +2082.5%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +824.5%
Contains more Magnesium +5350%
Contains more Phosphorus +3094.7%
Contains more Potassium +142.9%
Contains more Zinc +7100%
Contains more Copper +1102%
Contains more Manganese +2082.5%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%

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
8
:
4
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more Folate +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8700%
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%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more Folate +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
3
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +3275.7%
Contains more Fats +30642.9%
Contains more Other +695.7%
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Water +730.2%
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
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +3275.7%
Contains more Fats +30642.9%
Contains more Other +695.7%
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Water +730.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
2
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21463.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21463.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 12.49g 0.37g Halva
Fats 21.52g 0.07g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 469kcal 278kcal Halva
Sugar 48.5g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 1.1g Halva
Calcium 33mg 20mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.49mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 4mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 19mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 77mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 4.32mg 0.06mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.1mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.04mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 2µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.12mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin C 0.1mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.016mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.076mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.036mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.02mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.02mg Halva
Folate 65µg 11µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.038g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.5g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.