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Halva vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Mounds candy bar different?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Folate than Mounds candy bar.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 89% higher.
  • Halva contains 11 times more Folate than Mounds candy bar. While Halva contains 65µg of Folate, Mounds candy bar contains only 6µg.
  • Halva has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar 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
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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 39% 6.3% 28% 78% 133% 30% 39% 19% 124% 36%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +296.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +200.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +292.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +567%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.948mg

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 1.3% 0% 3.8% 0% 12% 13% 5.2% 15% 21% 0% 4% 4.5% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +765.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +931%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.5%
Contains more OtherOther +57.8%
Contains more FatsFats +23.6%
Contains more WaterWater +146.6%
~equal in Carbs ~58.59g

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
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2001%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5957.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 469kcal 486kcal Mounds candy bar
Protein 12.49g 4.6g Halva
Fats 21.52g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 55.99g 54.89g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 58.59g Halva
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 55mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 21mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 4.53mg 2.09mg Halva
Sugar 46.19g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 3.7g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.4mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 1.1mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 91mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 145mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.19mg Mounds candy bar
Manganese 0.873mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 11.5µg 6.6µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.049mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.058mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.277mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.245mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.09mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mounds candy bar
Folate 65µg 6µg Halva
Choline 11.8mg Mounds candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.127g 20.58g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.39g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.14g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Halva Mounds candy bar
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
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.453g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.