Halva vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between halva and biscuits
- Halva has more copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, manganese, and iron; however, biscuits are higher in calcium and vitamin B2.
- Halva covers your daily need for copper, 124% more than biscuits.
- Halva has 12 times more magnesium than biscuits. While halva has 218mg of magnesium, biscuits have only 18mg.
- Halva has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of halva is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, halavah, plain and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1111.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1365.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +270.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +131% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +612.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +894.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +252.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +687.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.7% |
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Saturated fat
~4.324g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.082mg | 124% |
| Phosphorus | 607mg | 164mg | 63% |
| Magnesium | 218mg | 18mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 0.54mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 4.163g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.035mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.873mg | 0.378mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 235mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4.53mg | 2.9mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 580mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.31mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 19.5µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 1.5g | 12% |
| Protein | 12.49g | 7g | 11% |
| Fats | 21.52g | 16.3g | 8% |
| Calories | 469kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.356mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 44.6g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 6.93g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 0.285mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.08µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 2.949mg | 1% |
| Folate | 65µg | 61µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 4.127g | 4.324g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.99g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.