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Cocoa bean vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cocoa bean and Halva

  • Cocoa bean has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Halva is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily need of Copper 267% more than Halva.
  • Cocoa bean has 13 times more Potassium than Halva. While Cocoa bean has 2509mg of Potassium, Halva has only 187mg.
  • Halva has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 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.
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Halva
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +242.6%
Contains more Magnesium +118.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Potassium +1241.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.5%
Contains more Copper +200.1%
Contains more Manganese +328.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +242.6%
Contains more Magnesium +118.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Potassium +1241.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.5%
Contains more Copper +200.1%
Contains more Manganese +328.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%

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.
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Halva
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.9%
Contains more Folate +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
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 B2 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.9%
Contains more Folate +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.9%
Contains more Other +326.2%
Contains more Fats +64.3%
Contains more Water +35.9%
Equal in Carbs - 60.49
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
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 Protein +44.9%
Contains more Other +326.2%
Contains more Fats +64.3%
Contains more Water +35.9%
Equal in Carbs - 60.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1919.3%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1919.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Halva Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 55.99g Halva
Protein 18.1g 12.49g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 58.3g 60.49g Halva
Calories 220kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 1.76g Halva
Fiber 29.8g 4.5g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 33mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 4.53mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 218mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 607mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 187mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 195mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 4.32mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 1.202mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 0.873mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 11.5µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.088mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.174mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 32µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 4.127g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean 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
21%
Cocoa bean
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.633g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.