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Halva vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halva and Sherbet

  • Halva is richer than Sherbet in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 130% higher.
  • Halva contains 79 times more Manganese than Sherbet. Halva contains 0.873mg of Manganese, while Sherbet contains 0.011mg.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Sherbet, orange.

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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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.8%
Contains more IronIron +3135.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4192.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1417.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7836.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.4%

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 7.7% 2.8% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1413%
Contains more FolateFolate +1525%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +225%
~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
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1035.5%
Contains more FatsFats +976%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99%
Contains more OtherOther +357.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1701.1%

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
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1446%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10501.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Sherbet Opinion
Calories 469kcal 144kcal Halva
Protein 12.49g 1.1g Halva
Fats 21.52g 2g Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.3mg Sherbet
Net carbs 55.99g 29.1g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 30.4g Halva
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 8mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 54mg Sherbet
Potassium 187mg 96mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.14mg Halva
Sugar 24.32g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 1.3g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.028mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.48mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 40mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 46mg Sherbet
Vitamin A 2IU 46IU Sherbet
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.01mg Sherbet
Manganese 0.873mg 0.011mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 1.5µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.027mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.097mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.063mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.224mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.023mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.13µg Sherbet
Folate 65µg 4µg Halva
Choline 7.7mg Sherbet
Saturated Fat 4.127g 1.16g Sherbet
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.53g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.08g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Halva Sherbet
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
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.967g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sherbet
Sherbet is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.