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Halva vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Merlot different?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Fiber than Merlot.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 132% higher.

Candies, halavah, plain and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot are the varieties used 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
Halva
9
:
1
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +884.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1716.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2539.1%
Contains more Potassium +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +2985.7%
Contains more Copper +10827.3%
Contains more Manganese +561.4%
Contains more Selenium +5650%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +884.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1716.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2539.1%
Contains more Potassium +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +2985.7%
Contains more Copper +10827.3%
Contains more Manganese +561.4%
Contains more Selenium +5650%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%

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
Halva
9
:
0
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +510.5%
Contains more Folate +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Halva
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%
Merlot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +510.5%
Contains more Folate +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
3
:
2
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Protein +17742.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2310%
Contains more Water +2259.4%
Contains more Other +491.8%
Halva
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
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +17742.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2310%
Contains more Water +2259.4%
Contains more Other +491.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 2.51g Halva
Protein 12.49g 0.07g Halva
Fats 21.52g 0g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 2.51g Halva
Calories 469kcal 83kcal Halva
Sugar 0.62g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Calcium 33mg 8mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.46mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 12mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 23mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 127mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 4.32mg 0.14mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.011mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.132mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 0.2µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.005mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.031mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.224mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.03mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.057mg Halva
Folate 65µg 1µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g Merlot
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.