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Halva vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Halva and Caramel

  • Caramel contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Selenium than Halva.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 132% higher.

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

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1182.4%
Contains more IronIron +3135.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +6577.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +881.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +432.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7836.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +538.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +318.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.4%

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.
Halva
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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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +311.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1829.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1525%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.5%
Contains more FatsFats +165.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.3%
Contains more WaterWater +131.6%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +431.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Caramel Opinion
Calories 469kcal 382kcal Halva
Protein 12.49g 4.6g Halva
Fats 21.52g 8.1g Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Caramel
Net carbs 55.99g 77g Caramel
Carbs 60.49g 77g Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 17mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 187mg 214mg Caramel
Iron 4.53mg 0.14mg Halva
Sugar 65.5g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.018mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.44mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 114mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 245mg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Manganese 0.873mg 0.011mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 1.8µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.103mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.148mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.056mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Folate 65µg 4µg Halva
Choline 8mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 4.127g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 1.542g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 3.478g Halva
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Caramel
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
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.651g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.