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Halva vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Halva and Starburst

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Starburst is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Halva covers your daily need of Copper 132% more than Starburst.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits.

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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
9
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 0.71% 0% 0.18% 0.38% 4% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 2% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9250%
Contains more IronIron +45200%
Contains more CopperCopper +9916.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12040%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5720%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1337.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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
8
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 196% 0.06% 6.6% 0% 0.25% 0.46% 0.09% 2.1% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57020%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +58600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
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
8% 83% 9%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 8.21 g
Carbs: 82.57 g
Water: 8.51 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2946.3%
Contains more FatsFats +162.1%
Contains more OtherOther +510%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.5%
Contains more WaterWater +131.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.778 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Starburst Opinion
Calories 469kcal 408kcal Halva
Protein 12.49g 0.41g Halva
Fats 21.52g 8.21g Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 58.7mg Starburst
Net carbs 55.99g 82.57g Starburst
Carbs 60.49g 82.57g Starburst
Magnesium 218mg 1mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 0mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 2mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.01mg Halva
Sugar 58.12g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.012mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 5mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 2mg Starburst
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.33mg Starburst
Manganese 0.873mg 0.015mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 0.8µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.001mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.002mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.005mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.035mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 2.1µg Starburst
Folate 65µg 1µg Halva
Trans Fat 0.141g Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 7.778g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Starburst
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
16%
Starburst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
1%
Starburst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.651g)
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)
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. Starburst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169590/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.