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Halva vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halva and Pretzel

  • Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Pretzel is richer in Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 116% higher.
  • Halva contains 11 times more Saturated Fat than Pretzel. Halva contains 4.127g of Saturated Fat, while Pretzel contains 0.391g.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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
7
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Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +651.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +315.4%
Contains more Copper +670.5%
Contains more Selenium +161.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains more Manganese +16.3%
Equal in Iron - 4.58
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 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +651.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +315.4%
Contains more Copper +670.5%
Contains more Selenium +161.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains more Manganese +16.3%
Equal in Iron - 4.58

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
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.1%
Contains more Folate +155.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.424
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 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.1%
Contains more Folate +155.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.424

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
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Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Fats +634.5%
Contains more Water +17.3%
Contains more Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Other +91.8%
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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Fats +634.5%
Contains more Water +17.3%
Contains more Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Other +91.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1027.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +556.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1027.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +556.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Pretzel
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 12.49g 10.04g Halva
Fats 21.52g 2.93g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 469kcal 384kcal Halva
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 3.4g Halva
Calcium 33mg 27mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 218mg 29mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 128mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 195mg 1240mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 1.04mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.156mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 11.5µg 4.4µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.424mg
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.074mg Halva
Folate 65µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.727g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 1.291g Halva
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Pretzel
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
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.736g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 1045mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.

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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.