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Halva vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Potato bread different?

  • Halva is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, while Potato bread is higher in Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Halva covers your daily need of Copper 123% more than Potato bread.

Candies, halavah, plain and Bread, potato types were 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.
Contains more Iron +101.3%
Contains more Magnesium +678.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.5%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +1178.7%
Contains more Manganese +245.1%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +469.7%
Contains more Potassium +284%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +101.3%
Contains more Magnesium +678.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.5%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +1178.7%
Contains more Manganese +245.1%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +469.7%
Contains more Potassium +284%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +4350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.5%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +275%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +4350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.5%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +275%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +587.5%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Water +814.2%
Contains more Other +104.9%
Equal in Protein - 12.5
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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +587.5%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Water +814.2%
Contains more Other +104.9%
Equal in Protein - 12.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 40.77g Halva
Protein 12.49g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 21.52g 3.13g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 47.07g Halva
Calories 469kcal 266kcal Halva
Sugar 9.38g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 33mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 4.53mg 2.25mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 28mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 369mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 195mg 375mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 1.44mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.094mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.253mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 9.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.188mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.106mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 1.25mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.232mg Halva
Folate 65µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Halva Potato bread
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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.