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Halva vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Halva and Maple sugar?

  • Halva is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Fiber, yet Maple sugar is higher in Manganese.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 154% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Maple sugar is lower.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Sugars, maple 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.
Contains more Iron +181.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1047.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20133.3%
Contains more Copper +1114.1%
Contains more Selenium +1337.5%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.3%
Contains more Manganese +406.5%
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 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Iron +181.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1047.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20133.3%
Contains more Copper +1114.1%
Contains more Selenium +1337.5%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.3%
Contains more Manganese +406.5%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7040%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7040%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12390%
Contains more Fats +10660%
Contains more Other +128.8%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +12390%
Contains more Fats +10660%
Contains more Other +128.8%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Water +118%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12703.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8381%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12703.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8381%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 12.49g 0.1g Halva
Fats 21.52g 0.2g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 469kcal 354kcal Halva
Sugar 84.87g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Calcium 33mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 4.53mg 1.61mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 19mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 3mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 195mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 4.32mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 1.202mg 0.099mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 11.5µg 0.8µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.009mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.013mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.04mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.048mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.003mg Halva
Folate 65µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.064g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.1g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.091g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.