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Fruit preserves vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fruit preserves and Halva

  • Halva is richer than Fruit preserves in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 122% higher.
  • Fruit preserves contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Jams and preserves and Candies, halavah, plain.

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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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
1
:
9
Halva
Halva
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +824.5%
Contains more Magnesium +5350%
Contains more Phosphorus +3094.7%
Contains more Potassium +142.9%
Contains more Zinc +7100%
Contains more Copper +1102%
Contains more Manganese +2082.5%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +824.5%
Contains more Magnesium +5350%
Contains more Phosphorus +3094.7%
Contains more Potassium +142.9%
Contains more Zinc +7100%
Contains more Copper +1102%
Contains more Manganese +2082.5%
Contains more Selenium +475%

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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
4
:
8
Halva
Halva
Contains more Vitamin C +8700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more Folate +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +8700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more Folate +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
2
:
3
Halva
Halva
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Water +730.2%
Contains more Protein +3275.7%
Contains more Fats +30642.9%
Contains more Other +695.7%
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
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
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Water +730.2%
Contains more Protein +3275.7%
Contains more Fats +30642.9%
Contains more Other +695.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
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2
Halva
Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21463.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21463.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Halva Opinion
Net carbs 67.76g 55.99g Fruit preserves
Protein 0.37g 12.49g Halva
Fats 0.07g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 68.86g 60.49g Fruit preserves
Calories 278kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 48.5g Halva
Fiber 1.1g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 20mg 33mg Halva
Iron 0.49mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 4mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 19mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 77mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 32mg 195mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.06mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.1mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.04mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 2µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.12mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 11µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 4.127g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves Halva
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
6%
Fruit preserves
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
133%
Halva

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 - 48.5g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/nutrients
  2. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/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.