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Halva vs. Creamsicle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Creamsicle different?

  • Halva is higher in Iron, however, Creamsicle is richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Halva is 56% higher.
  • Halva contains 33 times more Sodium than Creamsicle. While Halva contains 195mg of Sodium, Creamsicle contains only 6mg.

Candies, halavah, plain and Frozen novelties, Sugar Free, CREAMSICLE Pops 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 Calcium +43.5%
Contains more Iron +15000%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
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 7% 2% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +43.5%
Contains more Iron +15000%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%

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 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +811.7%
Contains more Fats +823.6%
Contains more Carbs +406.2%
Contains more Water +2144.7%
Equal in Other - 1.97
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
2% 12% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 2.33 g
Carbs: 11.95 g
Water: 82.38 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Protein +811.7%
Contains more Fats +823.6%
Contains more Carbs +406.2%
Contains more Water +2144.7%
Equal in Other - 1.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Creamsicle Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 4.45g Halva
Protein 12.49g 1.37g Halva
Fats 21.52g 2.33g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 11.95g Halva
Calories 469kcal 49kcal Halva
Sugar 0.43g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 7.5g Creamsicle
Calcium 33mg 23mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.03mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg Halva
Potassium 187mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 6mg Creamsicle
Zinc 4.32mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg Halva
Folate 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 2g Creamsicle
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Creamsicle
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
0%
Creamsicle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
1%
Creamsicle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Creamsicle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170267/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.