Halva vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between halva and English muffins?
- Halva has more copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin B1 than English muffins.
- Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 119% higher.
- English muffins have 16 times less saturated fat than halva. Halva has 4.127g of saturated fat, while English muffins have 0.259g.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index (77) than halva (55).
We used Candies, halavah, plain and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 | +938.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +409% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +831.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +517.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +356.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +709.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.49 g
Fats:
21.52 g
Carbs:
60.49 g
Water:
3.67 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1095.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1047.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.481 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2613.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +855.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.129mg | 119% |
| Phosphorus | 607mg | 133mg | 68% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 0.888g | 51% |
| Magnesium | 218mg | 21mg | 47% |
| Iron | 4.53mg | 0.89mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 0.7mg | 33% |
| Fats | 21.52g | 1.8g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.043mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.873mg | 0.357mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 21% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 0.302g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.181mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.127g | 0.259g | 18% |
| Calories | 469kcal | 235kcal | 12% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 464mg | 12% |
| Protein | 12.49g | 7.7g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 1.566mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 2.7g | 7% |
| Folate | 65µg | 37µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.154mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 0.446mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 46g | 5% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.99g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.04µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% |
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
25%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.868g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.