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Halva vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Halva and Maple sugar?

  • Halva is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Fiber, yet Maple sugar is higher in Manganese.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 154% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Maple sugar is lower.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Sugars, maple types 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.
Halva
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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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1047.4%
Contains more IronIron +181.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1114.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1337.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +406.5%

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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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% 0.12% 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% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7040%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
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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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12390%
Contains more FatsFats +10660%
Contains more OtherOther +128.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.3%
Contains more WaterWater +118%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
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20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12703.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8381%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Maple sugar Opinion
Calories 469kcal 354kcal Halva
Protein 12.49g 0.1g Halva
Fats 21.52g 0.2g Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Net carbs 55.99g 90.9g Maple sugar
Carbs 60.49g 90.9g Maple sugar
Magnesium 218mg 19mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 90mg Maple sugar
Potassium 187mg 274mg Maple sugar
Iron 4.53mg 1.61mg Halva
Sugar 84.87g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.099mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 607mg 3mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 11mg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 11.5µg 0.8µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.009mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.013mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.04mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.048mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.003mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Folate 65µg 0µg Halva
Choline 2.1mg Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.064g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.1g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.091g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.