Halva vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between halva and croissant?
- Halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, and vitamin B6, while croissant is higher in selenium.
- Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 125% higher.
- Croissant has 14 times less magnesium than halva. Halva has 218mg of magnesium, while croissant has 16mg.
- Halva is lower in saturated fat.
We used Candies, halavah, plain and Croissants, butter 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1262.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1402.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +476% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +478.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +164.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +173.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +394.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +532.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +675.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.08mg | 125% |
| Phosphorus | 607mg | 105mg | 72% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 1.094g | 49% |
| Magnesium | 218mg | 16mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 4.127g | 11.659g | 34% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 0.75mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4.53mg | 2.03mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.873mg | 0.33mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.058mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 22.7µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 0.861mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.241mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 467mg | 12% |
| Protein | 12.49g | 8.2g | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 2.6g | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 5.525g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 65µg | 88µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.16µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 45.8g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 2.188mg | 4% |
| Calories | 469kcal | 406kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.388mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 187mg | 118mg | 2% |
| Fats | 21.52g | 21g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.99g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 33mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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 - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.532g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins