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Custard vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Custard and Halva?

  • Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Halva is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 130% more.
  • Custard has 13 times more Vitamin B12 than Halva. While Custard has 0.52µg of Vitamin B12, Halva has only 0.04µg.

We used Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Candies, halavah, plain types 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.
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Halva
Contains more Calcium +321.2%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Iron +1232.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.9%
Contains more Zinc +747.1%
Contains more Copper +3906.7%
Contains more Manganese +12371.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.7%
Equal in Potassium - 187
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +321.2%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Iron +1232.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.9%
Contains more Zinc +747.1%
Contains more Copper +3906.7%
Contains more Manganese +12371.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.7%
Equal in Potassium - 187

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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4
Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2063.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +443.8%
Contains more Folate +622.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
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 +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2063.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +443.8%
Contains more Folate +622.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Halva
Contains more Water +1901.4%
Contains more Protein +213%
Contains more Fats +438%
Contains more Carbs +243.7%
Contains more Other +90.6%
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 Water +1901.4%
Contains more Protein +213%
Contains more Fats +438%
Contains more Carbs +243.7%
Contains more Other +90.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +627.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2618.3%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +627.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2618.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Halva Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 55.99g Halva
Protein 3.99g 12.49g Halva
Fats 4g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 17.6g 60.49g Halva
Calories 122kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 4.82g Halva
Fiber 0g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 139mg 33mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 16mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 130mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 207mg 187mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 195mg Custard
Zinc 0.51mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.03mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.007mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 6µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 182IU 2IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.088mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.174mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 9µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.04µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Halva
Saturated Fat 2.032g 4.127g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard 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
20%
Custard
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.