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Halva vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Halva and M&Ms Peanut?

  • Halva is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, yet M&Ms Peanut is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 77% more.
  • Halva has 7 times more Vitamin B1 than M&Ms Peanut. While Halva has 0.424mg of Vitamin B1, M&Ms Peanut has only 0.063mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Halva is lower.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies 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
Halva
7
:
3
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains more Iron +290.5%
Contains more Magnesium +215.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.5%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Copper +138%
Contains more Manganese +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +180.5%
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
M&Ms Peanut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 50% 82% 31% 7% 48% 169% 87% 23%
Contains more Iron +290.5%
Contains more Magnesium +215.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.5%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Copper +138%
Contains more Manganese +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +180.5%
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%

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
4
:
8
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +573%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
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%
M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 57% 0% 0% 16% 25% 64% 38% 21% 42% 40% 8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +573%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
4
:
1
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Water +48%
Contains more Other +36.6%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Equal in Carbs - 60.48
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
M&Ms Peanut
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Water +48%
Contains more Other +36.6%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Equal in Carbs - 60.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
3
:
0
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.086
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
M&Ms Peanut
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.456 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.086

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 56.78g M&Ms Peanut
Protein 12.49g 9.57g Halva
Fats 21.52g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 60.49g 60.48g Halva
Calories 469kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 50.75g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 3.7g Halva
Calcium 33mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 4.53mg 1.16mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 69mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 190mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 195mg 50mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 4.32mg 1.76mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.505mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.664mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 4.1µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.063mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.106mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.09mg Halva
Folate 65µg 55µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Halva
Trans Fat 0.328g Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 10.169g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 8.086g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 3.456g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva M&Ms Peanut
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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.75g)
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 - 6.042g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals

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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.