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Maple syrup vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Maple syrup and Halva

  • Maple syrup has more Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Halva covers your daily Copper needs 132% more than Maple syrup.
  • Halva has 14 times less Vitamin B2 than Maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Halva has 0.088mg.
  • Maple syrup contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple 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.
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Manganese +233.1%
Contains more Iron +4018.2%
Contains more Magnesium +938.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +30250%
Contains more Zinc +193.9%
Contains more Copper +6577.8%
Contains more Selenium +1816.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Manganese +233.1%
Contains more Iron +4018.2%
Contains more Magnesium +938.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +30250%
Contains more Zinc +193.9%
Contains more Copper +6577.8%
Contains more Selenium +1816.7%

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.
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Halva
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1343.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +542.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3425.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17300%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
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 B2 +1343.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +542.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3425.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Contains more Water +782.6%
Contains more Protein +31125%
Contains more Fats +35766.7%
Contains more Other +289.4%
Equal in Carbs - 60.49
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
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 +10.8%
Contains more Water +782.6%
Contains more Protein +31125%
Contains more Fats +35766.7%
Contains more Other +289.4%
Equal in Carbs - 60.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74390.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49788.2%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
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 +74390.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49788.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Halva Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 55.99g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 12.49g Halva
Fats 0.06g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 67.04g 60.49g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 469kcal Halva
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g Halva
Fiber 0g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 102mg 33mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 21mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 2mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 212mg 187mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 195mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.018mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 2.908mg 0.873mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.088mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 0µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Saturated Fat 0.007g 4.127g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
26%
Maple syrup
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.