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Halva vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between halva and kit Kat?

  • Halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, while kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 109% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 48 times less zinc than halva. Halva has 4.32mg of zinc, while kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Halva is lower in saturated fat.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 156% 9.9% 17% 170% 401% 118% 260% 25% 114% 63%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +489.2%
Contains more IronIron +353%
Contains more CopperCopper +446.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +4700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +349.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +773%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +278.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.3%

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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +471.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more FolateFolate +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
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% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.9%
Contains more WaterWater +125.2%
Contains more OtherOther +43%
Contains more FatsFats +20.8%
~equal in Carbs ~64.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
20% 39% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +847.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Kit Kat DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.22mg 109%
Phosphorus 607mg 135mg 67%
Saturated fat 4.127g 17.953g 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.895g 51%
Iron 4.53mg 1mg 44%
Magnesium 218mg 37mg 43%
Zinc 4.32mg 0.09mg 38%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.1mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.117mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.02mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.56µg 22%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.5mg 15%
Fiber 4.5g 1g 14%
Folate 65µg 14µg 13%
Protein 12.49g 6.51g 12%
Selenium 11.5µg 5µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.64mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.21mg 9%
Calcium 33mg 125mg 9%
Fats 21.52g 25.99g 7%
Sodium 195mg 54mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 5.844g 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Calories 469kcal 518kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Potassium 187mg 231mg 1%
Carbs 60.49g 64.59g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 55.99g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Kit Kat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Halva
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.826g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.