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Halva vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Halva and Almond butter

  • Halva has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Almond butter has more Vitamin B2, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 65% more.
  • Halva has 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Almond butter. Halva has 0.424mg of Vitamin B1, while Almond butter has 0.041mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.

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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 Iron +29.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Contains more Selenium +379.2%
Contains more Calcium +951.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +144.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Contains more Selenium +379.2%
Contains more Calcium +951.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +144.1%

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.
Halva
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Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.9%
Contains more Folate +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +967%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.9%
Contains more Folate +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +967%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +221.4%
Contains more Water +123.8%
Contains more Protein +67.8%
Contains more Fats +157.9%
Contains more Other +68.3%
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
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more Carbs +221.4%
Contains more Water +123.8%
Contains more Protein +67.8%
Contains more Fats +157.9%
Contains more Other +68.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +296%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.152
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +296%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.152

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Almond butter Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 8.52g Halva
Protein 12.49g 20.96g Almond butter
Fats 21.52g 55.5g Almond butter
Carbs 60.49g 18.82g Halva
Calories 469kcal 614kcal Almond butter
Starch 0.08g Almond butter
Sugar 4.43g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 10.3g Almond butter
Calcium 33mg 347mg Almond butter
Iron 4.53mg 3.49mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 279mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 607mg 508mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 748mg Almond butter
Sodium 195mg 7mg Almond butter
Zinc 4.32mg 3.29mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.934mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 2.131mg Almond butter
Selenium 11.5µg 2.4µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Halva
Vitamin E 24.21mg Almond butter
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.041mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.939mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 3.155mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.318mg Almond butter
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.103mg Halva
Folate 65µg 53µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Tryptophan 0.159mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.555mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.813mg Almond butter
Leucine 1.483mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.612mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.122mg Almond butter
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Almond butter
Valine 0.937mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.55mg Almond butter
Saturated Fat 4.127g 4.152g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 32.445g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 13.613g Almond butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Almond butter
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
27%
Halva
71%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.