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Halva vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Halva and Molasses

  • Halva has more Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, while Molasses has more Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 82% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Molasses are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Molasses.

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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
3
:
7
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Phosphorus +1858.1%
Contains more Zinc +1389.7%
Contains more Copper +146.8%
Contains more Calcium +521.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11%
Contains more Potassium +682.9%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Manganese +75.3%
Contains more Selenium +54.8%
Equal in Iron - 4.72
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +1858.1%
Contains more Zinc +1389.7%
Contains more Copper +146.8%
Contains more Calcium +521.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11%
Contains more Potassium +682.9%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Manganese +75.3%
Contains more Selenium +54.8%
Equal in Iron - 4.72

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
7
:
5
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.5%
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%
Molasses
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% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
2
:
3
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +21420%
Contains more Carbs +23.5%
Contains more Water +495.9%
Contains more Other +80.3%
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
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +21420%
Contains more Carbs +23.5%
Contains more Water +495.9%
Contains more Other +80.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
2
:
1
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25506.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16862%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25506.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16862%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 12.49g 0g Halva
Fats 21.52g 0.1g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 469kcal 290kcal Halva
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Calcium 33mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 4.53mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 218mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 607mg 31mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 195mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 4.32mg 0.29mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.487mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 11.5µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.041mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.002mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.93mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 65µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.032g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.05g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Molasses
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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.109g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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.
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.