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Broth vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between broth and halva?

  • Broth is higher in selenium and vitamin B2, yet halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese, and vitamin B1.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1030% more.
  • Broth has 5 times more vitamin B2 than halva. While broth has 0.43mg of vitamin B2, halva has only 0.088mg.
  • The amount of sodium in halva is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Candies, halavah, plain 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.
Broth
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Halva
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 156% 9.9% 17% 170% 401% 118% 260% 25% 114% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +143.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +289.3%
Contains more IronIron +339.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +265.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +482%

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.
Broth
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Halva
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Halva
3
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 ProteinProtein +33.4%
Contains more OtherOther +2587.4%
Contains more FatsFats +55%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +235.9%
Contains more WaterWater +61.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Halva
2
20% 39% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Halva DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 195mg 1030%
Copper 0mg 1.202mg 134%
Phosphorus 166mg 607mg 63%
Iron 1.03mg 4.53mg 44%
Magnesium 56mg 218mg 39%
Zinc 0.09mg 4.32mg 38%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.873mg 31%
Selenium 28µg 11.5µg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.424mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 8.481g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.088mg 26%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.348mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Calcium 187mg 33mg 15%
Carbs 18.01g 60.49g 14%
Fats 13.88g 21.52g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.04µg 11%
Calories 267kcal 469kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.174mg 9%
Protein 16.66g 12.49g 8%
Folate 32µg 65µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 8.194g 7%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 309mg 187mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.43g 4.127g 3%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.856mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 55.99g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Halva
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Broth
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 23680mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.697g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.