Halva vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Halva and Chocolate different?
- Halva is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, and Selenium, however, Chocolate is richer in Iron, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate is 72% higher.
- Halva contains 17 times more Vitamin B1 than Chocolate. While Halva contains 0.424mg of Vitamin B1, Chocolate contains only 0.025mg.
- Halva has less Saturated Fat.
Candies, halavah, plain and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +49.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +283.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +198.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1596% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +293.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +728.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +475% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +278.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.4% |
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Carbs
~61.17g
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Other
~1.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +676.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +16.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 469kcal | 546kcal |
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| Protein | 12.49g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 21.52g | 31.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 55.99g | 54.17g |
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| Carbs | 60.49g | 61.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 218mg | 146mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 559mg |
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| Iron | 4.53mg | 8.02mg |
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| Sugar | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 4.5g | 7g |
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| Copper | 1.202mg | 1.028mg |
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| Zinc | 4.32mg | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 607mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 195mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 0.873mg | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 11.5µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.1µg |
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| Folate | 65µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.112g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.127g | 18.519g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.194g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 1.092g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.392g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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