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Candy bar vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Candy bar and Halva

  • Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin B5, yet Halva is richer in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11742% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Halva. Candy bar contains 0.83mg of Vitamin B5, while Halva contains 0.174mg.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +98.2%
Contains more IronIron +367%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.7%
~equal in Zinc ~4.32mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +377%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43865.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more FatsFats +56.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.6%
Contains more WaterWater +129.4%
~equal in Other ~1.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Halva
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +104.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Halva Opinion
Calories 522kcal 469kcal Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 12.49g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 21.52g Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Net carbs 43.3g 55.99g Halva
Carbs 47.4g 60.49g Halva
Magnesium 110mg 218mg Halva
Calcium 78mg 33mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 187mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 4.53mg Halva
Sugar 42.22g Halva
Fiber 4.1g 4.5g Halva
Copper 0.774mg 1.202mg Halva
Zinc 3.94mg 4.32mg Halva
Phosphorus 308mg 607mg Halva
Sodium 156mg 195mg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.873mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.088mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 2.856mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.174mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.348mg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Folate 75µg 65µg Candy bar
Choline 29.4mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 4.127g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 8.194g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 8.481g Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.551g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.