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Halva vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halva and Cracker?

  • Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Fiber, while Cracker is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 122% higher.
  • Cracker has 12 times less Magnesium than Halva. Halva has 218mg of Magnesium, while Cracker has 18mg.
  • Halva is lower in Sodium.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types in this comparison.

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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
9
:
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.8%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +781.6%
Contains more Copper +1055.8%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%
Contains more Selenium +71.6%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.8%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +781.6%
Contains more Copper +1055.8%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%
Contains more Selenium +71.6%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%

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
5
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +452.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.7%
Contains more Folate +41.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416
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% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +452.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.7%
Contains more Folate +41.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
2
:
Contains more Protein +88.1%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Fats +22.8%
Contains more Other +36.1%
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Protein +88.1%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Fats +22.8%
Contains more Other +36.1%
Equal in Carbs - 61.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.9%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 59g Cracker
Protein 12.49g 6.64g Halva
Fats 21.52g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 60.49g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 469kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 2.3g Halva
Calcium 33mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 4.53mg 4.03mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 18mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 248mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 118mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 726mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.49mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.104mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.491mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 6.7µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.416mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.063mg Halva
Folate 65µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 5.562g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 6.553g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cracker
Cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.