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Chocolate vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate and Halva different?

  • Chocolate is higher in Iron, and Manganese, however, Halva is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate is 72% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 2 times more Iron than Halva. While Chocolate contains 8.02mg of Iron, Halva contains only 4.53mg.
  • Halva has less Saturated Fat.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Candies, halavah, plain are the varieties used 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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
5
:
5
Halva
Halva
Contains more Calcium +69.7%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Potassium +198.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +49.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Zinc +114.9%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Selenium +283.3%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +69.7%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Potassium +198.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +49.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.7%
Contains more Zinc +114.9%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Selenium +283.3%

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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
5
:
6
Halva
Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1596%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +728.6%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Halva
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 A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1596%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +728.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
3
Halva
Halva
Contains more Fats +45.4%
Contains more Protein +155.9%
Contains more Water +278.4%
Equal in Carbs - 60.49
Equal in Other - 1.83
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Halva
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 Fats +45.4%
Contains more Protein +155.9%
Contains more Water +278.4%
Equal in Carbs - 60.49
Equal in Other - 1.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
1
:
2
Halva
Halva
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.6%
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Halva Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 55.99g Halva
Protein 4.88g 12.49g Halva
Fats 31.28g 21.52g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 60.49g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 469kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Halva
Fiber 7g 4.5g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 33mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 4.53mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 206mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 559mg 187mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 195mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 1.028mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 1.419mg 0.873mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 50IU 2IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.174mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.04µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Halva
Trans Fat 0.112g Halva
Saturated Fat 18.519g 4.127g Halva
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 8.194g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 8.481g Halva
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.392g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.