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Halva vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Halva and Hoisin sauce

  • Hoisin sauce has less Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 119% more.
  • Halva has 106 times more Vitamin B1 than Hoisin sauce. Halva has 0.424mg of Vitamin B1, while Hoisin sauce has 0.004mg.
  • Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve.

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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 Iron +348.5%
Contains more Magnesium +808.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1497.4%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +839.1%
Contains more Manganese +243.7%
Contains more Selenium +538.9%
Equal in Calcium - 32
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 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Contains more Iron +348.5%
Contains more Magnesium +808.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1497.4%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +839.1%
Contains more Manganese +243.7%
Contains more Selenium +538.9%
Equal in Calcium - 32

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +461.3%
Contains more Folate +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.6%
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 1% 6% 0% 2% 1% 51% 22% 5% 15% 18% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +461.3%
Contains more Folate +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +277.3%
Contains more Fats +534.8%
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Water +1105.2%
Contains more Other +172.7%
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
3% 3% 44% 44% 5%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 44.08 g
Water: 44.23 g
Other: 4.99 g
Contains more Protein +277.3%
Contains more Fats +534.8%
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Water +1105.2%
Contains more Other +172.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Hoisin sauce Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 41.28g Halva
Protein 12.49g 3.31g Halva
Fats 21.52g 3.39g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 44.08g Halva
Calories 469kcal 220kcal Halva
Sugar 27.26g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 2.8g Halva
Calcium 33mg 32mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 1.01mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 24mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 38mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 119mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 1615mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.32mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.128mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.254mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 1.8µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 6IU Hoisin sauce
Vitamin E 0.28mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.004mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 1.17mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.068mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.062mg Halva
Folate 65µg 23µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 0.5µg Hoisin sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.568g Hoisin sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.963g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 1.698g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Halva Hoisin sauce
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
10%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 1420mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
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. Hoisin sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172886/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.