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Brown sugar vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brown sugar and Halva

  • Brown sugar contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Selenium than Halva.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 128% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 +151.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2322.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.6%
Contains more IronIron +538%
Contains more CopperCopper +2457.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +14300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15075%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1264.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +858.3%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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% 0.12% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2496.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +748.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Halva
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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 CarbsCarbs +62.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10308.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +173.9%
Contains more OtherOther +306.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Halva Opinion
Calories 380kcal 469kcal Halva
Protein 0.12g 12.49g Halva
Fats 0g 21.52g Halva
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Net carbs 98.09g 55.99g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 60.49g Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 218mg Halva
Calcium 83mg 33mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg 187mg Halva
Iron 0.71mg 4.53mg Halva
Sugar 97.02g Halva
Fiber 0g 4.5g Halva
Copper 0.047mg 1.202mg Halva
Zinc 0.03mg 4.32mg Halva
Phosphorus 4mg 607mg Halva
Sodium 28mg 195mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Manganese 0.064mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 1.2µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.348mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Folate 1µg 65µg Halva
Choline 2.3mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 4.127g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.481g Halva
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar 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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.