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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
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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1389.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1858.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +521.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +682.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.8%
~equal in Iron ~4.72mg

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% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.5%
~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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +21420%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +495.9%
Contains more OtherOther +80.3%

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 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25506.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16862%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 469kcal 290kcal Halva
Protein 12.49g 0g Halva
Fats 21.52g 0.1g Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Net carbs 55.99g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 60.49g 74.73g Molasses
Magnesium 218mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 33mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 187mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 4.53mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.487mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.29mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 31mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 37mg Molasses
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 11.5µg 17.8µg Molasses
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
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Folate 65µg 0µg Halva
Choline 13.3mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.032g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.05g Halva
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Molasses
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
18%
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.