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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
5
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% 34% 0% 30% 14% 50% 22% 16% 5% 5.5% 21% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 A ~0µg
~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
4
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
3
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 DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.193mg 112%
Phosphorus 607mg 97mg 73%
Iron 4.53mg 0.79mg 47%
Magnesium 218mg 48mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 3.164g 35%
Zinc 4.32mg 1mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.121mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.127g 9.5g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.069mg 21%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.49mg 17%
Selenium 11.5µg 2.9µg 16%
Protein 12.49g 5.4g 14%
Vitamin E 1.72mg 11%
Fiber 4.5g 2g 10%
Folate 65µg 28µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 5.119g 8%
Carbs 60.49g 72.9g 4%
Fats 21.52g 18.9g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.37mg 4%
Choline 15mg 3%
Sodium 195mg 230mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.062mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Calories 469kcal 459kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 2.649mg 1%
Potassium 187mg 220mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 55.99g 70.9g N/A
Calcium 33mg 36mg 0%
Sugar 45.9g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.04µg 0%
Trans fat 0.04g N/A
Caffeine 1mg 0%

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.