Halva vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are halva and shortbread different?
- Halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, manganese, iron, and fiber; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 124% higher.
- Halva contains 16 times more magnesium than shortbread. While halva contains 218mg of magnesium, shortbread contains only 14mg.
- Halva has less saturated fat.
Candies, halavah, plain and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1457.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1235.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +781.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +819.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +390.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +256.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +24.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.49 g
Fats:
21.52 g
Carbs:
60.49 g
Water:
3.67 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~63.78g
~equal in
Water
~3.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.481 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~8.326g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.09mg | 124% |
| Phosphorus | 607mg | 66mg | 77% |
| Magnesium | 218mg | 14mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 0.49mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.873mg | 0.393mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.071mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4.53mg | 2.98mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.127g | 8.105g | 18% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.314mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Protein | 12.49g | 5.37g | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 1.3g | 13% |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 6.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 195mg | 353mg | 7% |
| Fats | 21.52g | 26.22g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.353mg | 6% |
| Folate | 65µg | 81µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 6.708g | 4% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 3.275mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 0.321mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 469kcal | 514kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 63.78g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 8.326g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.99g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)