Halva vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Halva and Candy bar
- Halva is richer in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Selenium, yet Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11742% higher.
- Halva contains 5 times more Iron than Candy bar. Halva contains 4.53mg of Iron, while Candy bar contains 0.97mg.
Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, peanut bar.
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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 | +98.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +367% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +324% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +377% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43865.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.4% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.6% |
~equal in
Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +104.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 469kcal | 522kcal |
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| Protein | 12.49g | 15.5g |
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| Fats | 21.52g | 33.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 55.99g | 43.3g |
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| Carbs | 60.49g | 47.4g |
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| Magnesium | 218mg | 110mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 78mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 407mg |
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| Iron | 4.53mg | 0.97mg |
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| Sugar | 42.22g |
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| Fiber | 4.5g | 4.1g |
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| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.774mg |
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| Zinc | 4.32mg | 3.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 607mg | 308mg |
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| Sodium | 195mg | 156mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 4.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.873mg | 1.243mg |
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| Selenium | 11.5µg | 4.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 7.922mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 153mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 65µg | 75µg |
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| Choline | 29.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.127g | 4.678g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.194g | 16.721g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 10.65g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.149mg |
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| Threonine | 0.52mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.534mg |
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| Leucine | 0.986mg |
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| Lysine | 0.545mg |
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| Methionine | 0.185mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg |
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| Valine | 0.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.385mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs 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
25%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.551g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)