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Halva vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Agave nectar different?

  • Halva is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 133% higher.

Candies, halavah, plain and Sweetener, syrup, agave are the varieties 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 Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +4933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21700%
Contains more Phosphorus +60600%
Contains more Potassium +4575%
Contains more Zinc +43100%
Contains more Copper +13255.6%
Contains more Manganese +17360%
Contains more Selenium +576.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
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 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +4933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21700%
Contains more Phosphorus +60600%
Contains more Potassium +4575%
Contains more Zinc +43100%
Contains more Copper +13255.6%
Contains more Manganese +17360%
Contains more Selenium +576.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.7%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +7700%
Contains more Vitamin C +16900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
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 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.7%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +7700%
Contains more Vitamin C +16900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13777.8%
Contains more Fats +4682.2%
Contains more Other +1120%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Water +525.1%
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
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more Protein +13777.8%
Contains more Fats +4682.2%
Contains more Other +1120%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Water +525.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Agave nectar Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 76.17g Agave nectar
Protein 12.49g 0.09g Halva
Fats 21.52g 0.45g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 76.37g Agave nectar
Calories 469kcal 310kcal Halva
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0.2g Halva
Calcium 33mg 1mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.09mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 1mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 1mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 4mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 4mg Agave nectar
Zinc 4.32mg 0.01mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.009mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.005mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 1.7µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 156IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 0.1mg 17mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.122mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.689mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.234mg Halva
Folate 65µg 30µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 22.5µg Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Agave nectar
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
25%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
2%
Agave nectar

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 - 68.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.