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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 Iron +367%
Contains more Magnesium +98.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.1%
Contains more Copper +55.3%
Contains more Selenium +144.7%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Manganese +42.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Iron +367%
Contains more Magnesium +98.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.1%
Contains more Copper +55.3%
Contains more Selenium +144.7%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Manganese +42.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.94

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +377%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43865.5%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 106% 21% 54% 11% 81% 49% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +377%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43865.5%
Contains more Folate +15.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Contains more Water +129.4%
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Fats +56.6%
Equal in Other - 1.8
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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Contains more Water +129.4%
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Fats +56.6%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.6%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Halva Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 43.3g Halva
Protein 12.49g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 21.52g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 60.49g 47.4g Halva
Calories 469kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 4.1g Halva
Calcium 33mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 4.53mg 0.97mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 110mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 308mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 195mg 156mg Candy bar
Zinc 4.32mg 3.94mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.774mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 11.5µg 4.7µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 65µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.127g 4.678g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Candy bar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Halva
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.551g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
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)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.