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Halva vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Halva and Cocoa solids

  • Halva has more Vitamin B1, however, Cocoa solids has more Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 287% more.
  • Halva has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Cocoa solids. Halva has 0.424mg of Vitamin B1, while Cocoa solids have 0.078mg.
  • Halva is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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
0
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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +287.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +715%
Contains more IronIron +206%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +339.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.3%

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
7
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 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +443.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +57.1%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.9%
Contains more OtherOther +216.9%
~equal in Carbs ~57.9g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1827.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Cocoa solids Opinion
Calories 469kcal 228kcal Halva
Protein 12.49g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 21.52g 13.7g Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Net carbs 55.99g 20.9g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 57.9g Halva
Magnesium 218mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 33mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 187mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Iron 4.53mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 1.202mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 4.32mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 607mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 195mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.873mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 11.5µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.078mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 2.185mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.118mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 65µg 32µg Halva
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 4.127g 8.07g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 4.57g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.44g Halva
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Cocoa solids
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%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.943g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.