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Halva vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Reese's pieces different?

  • Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Reese's pieces are higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Halva covers your daily need of Copper 88% more than Reese's pieces.
  • Halva contains 14 times more Selenium than Reese's pieces. Halva contains 11.5µg of Selenium, while Reese's pieces contain 0.8µg.
  • Halva is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy types were used 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 +824.5%
Contains more Magnesium +147.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.2%
Contains more Zinc +275.7%
Contains more Copper +193.2%
Contains more Selenium +1337.5%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +92%
Contains more Manganese +26%
Equal in Sodium - 194
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 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Contains more Iron +824.5%
Contains more Magnesium +147.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.2%
Contains more Zinc +275.7%
Contains more Copper +193.2%
Contains more Selenium +1337.5%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +92%
Contains more Manganese +26%
Equal in Sodium - 194

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.4%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
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% 20% 0% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 26% 42% 14% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.4%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +267%
Contains more Fats +15.1%
Equal in Protein - 12.46
Equal in Carbs - 59.86
Equal in Other - 1.91
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
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Water +267%
Contains more Fats +15.1%
Equal in Protein - 12.46
Equal in Carbs - 59.86
Equal in Other - 1.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +351.1%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +351.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Reese's pieces Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 56.86g Reese's pieces
Protein 12.49g 12.46g Halva
Fats 21.52g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Carbs 60.49g 59.86g Halva
Calories 469kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Sugar 53.25g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 3g Halva
Calcium 33mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Iron 4.53mg 0.49mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 88mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 207mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 195mg 194mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 4.32mg 1.15mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.41mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 11.5µg 0.8µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.18mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.11mg Halva
Folate 65µg 55µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 4.127g 16.42g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 4.46g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 1.88g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Reese's pieces
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
30%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.293g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.