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Halva vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halva and Sugar substitute?

  • Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, while Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 133% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has 108 times less Zinc than Halva. Halva has 4.32mg of Zinc, while Sugar substitute has 0.04mg.
  • Halva is lower in Sodium.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types in this comparison.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +379.5%
Contains more IronIron +2731.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +17071.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +10700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7487.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3868.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2563.6%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2220%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +506.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.1%
Contains more WaterWater +149%
Contains more OtherOther +120.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Sugar substitute Opinion
Calories 469kcal 347kcal Halva
Protein 12.49g 2.06g Halva
Fats 21.52g 0g Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg Halva
Net carbs 55.99g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Carbs 60.49g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 218mg 6mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 187mg 39mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.16mg Halva
Sugar 4.03g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0.6g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.007mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.04mg Halva
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 607mg 8mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 572mg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.022mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.015mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.015mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.08mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.015mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg Halva
Folate 65µg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.