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Halva vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halva and Kit Kat?

  • Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, while Kit Kat is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 109% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 48 times less Zinc than Halva. Halva has 4.32mg of Zinc, while Kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Halva is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types in this comparison.

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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
7
:
Contains more Iron +353%
Contains more Magnesium +489.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +349.6%
Contains more Zinc +4700%
Contains more Copper +446.4%
Contains more Manganese +773%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Contains more Calcium +278.8%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
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 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Iron +353%
Contains more Magnesium +489.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +349.6%
Contains more Zinc +4700%
Contains more Copper +446.4%
Contains more Manganese +773%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Contains more Calcium +278.8%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%

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
5
:
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +471.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more Folate +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1300%
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 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +471.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more Folate +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
:
Contains more Protein +91.9%
Contains more Water +125.2%
Contains more Other +43%
Contains more Fats +20.8%
Equal in Carbs - 64.59
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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +91.9%
Contains more Water +125.2%
Contains more Other +43%
Contains more Fats +20.8%
Equal in Carbs - 64.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +847.6%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +847.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 12.49g 6.51g Halva
Fats 21.52g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 60.49g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 469kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 1g Halva
Calcium 33mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 4.53mg 1mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 37mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 135mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 195mg 54mg Kit Kat
Zinc 4.32mg 0.09mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.22mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.1mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 5µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.117mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.5mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.02mg Halva
Folate 65µg 14µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Halva
Trans Fat 0.099g Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 17.953g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 5.844g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.895g Halva
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.826g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.