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Halva vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between halva and brown sugar

  • Brown sugar contains less copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B6, and selenium than halva.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 128% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in brown sugar is lower.
  • Halva has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of halva is 55, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Sugars, brown.

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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.
Halva
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 156% 9.9% 17% 170% 401% 118% 260% 25% 114% 63%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2322.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.6%
Contains more IronIron +538%
Contains more CopperCopper +2457.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +14300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15075%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1264.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +858.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%

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.
Halva
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2496.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +748.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
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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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +10308.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +173.9%
Contains more OtherOther +306.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Brown sugar DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.047mg 128%
Phosphorus 607mg 4mg 86%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0g 57%
Magnesium 218mg 9mg 50%
Iron 4.53mg 0.71mg 48%
Zinc 4.32mg 0.03mg 39%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.064mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0mg 35%
Fats 21.52g 0g 33%
Protein 12.49g 0.12g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.041mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 0g 20%
Selenium 11.5µg 1.2µg 19%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0g 19%
Fiber 4.5g 0g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.11mg 17%
Folate 65µg 1µg 16%
Carbs 60.49g 98.09g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0mg 7%
Sodium 195mg 28mg 7%
Calcium 33mg 83mg 5%
Calories 469kcal 380kcal 4%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 187mg 133mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.132mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 55.99g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Choline 2.3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Halva
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.