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Halva vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halva and Butterfinger?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Selenium than Butterfinger.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 112% higher.
  • Butterfinger has 6 times less Phosphorus than Halva. Halva has 607mg of Phosphorus, while Butterfinger has 97mg.
  • Halva is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar types in this comparison.

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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 34% 11% 19% 30% 64% 27% 42% 30% 64% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +354.2%
Contains more IronIron +473.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +522.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +332%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +525.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +296.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.6%
~equal in Calcium ~36mg

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
6
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% 0.12% 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% 34% 0% 30% 14% 50% 22% 16% 5% 5.5% 21% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +404.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.649mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.04µg

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
5% 19% 73%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.3%
Contains more FatsFats +13.9%
Contains more WaterWater +198.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
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20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
53% 29% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.164 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Butterfinger Opinion
Calories 469kcal 459kcal Halva
Protein 12.49g 5.4g Halva
Fats 21.52g 18.9g Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Net carbs 55.99g 70.9g Butterfinger
Carbs 60.49g 72.9g Butterfinger
Magnesium 218mg 48mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 36mg Butterfinger
Potassium 187mg 220mg Butterfinger
Iron 4.53mg 0.79mg Halva
Sugar 45.9g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 2g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.193mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 1mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 97mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 230mg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin E 1.72mg Butterfinger
Manganese 0.873mg 0.49mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 2.9µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.121mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.062mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 2.649mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.37mg Butterfinger
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.069mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.04µg
Vitamin K 2.2µg Butterfinger
Folate 65µg 28µg Halva
Trans Fat 0.04g Halva
Choline 15mg Butterfinger
Saturated Fat 4.127g 9.5g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 5.119g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 3.164g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Butterfinger
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
16%
Butterfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
34%
Butterfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.373g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/nutrients
  2. Butterfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167565/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.