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 for 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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +324% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.348mg | 11742% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 1.202mg | 48% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 4.53mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 607mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 2.856mg | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.424mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 218mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 8.194g | 21% |
| Fats | 33.7g | 21.52g | 19% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 0.873mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 8.481g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.174mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 11.5µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 187mg | 6% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 12.49g | 6% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 60.49g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.088mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 4.127g | 3% |
| Folate | 75µg | 65µg | 3% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 469kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 4.32mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 195mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 4.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 55.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.551g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)