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Halva vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Halva and Maple syrup

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Maple syrup is richer in Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Halva covers your daily Copper needs 132% more than Maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup has 590 times less Saturated Fat than Halva. Halva has 4.127g of Saturated Fat, while Maple syrup has 0.007g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Syrups, maple.

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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
6
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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +938.1%
Contains more IronIron +4018.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +6577.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1816.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +209.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.1%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +542.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3425.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1343.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31125%
Contains more FatsFats +35766.7%
Contains more OtherOther +289.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.8%
Contains more WaterWater +782.6%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +74390.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49788.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 469kcal 260kcal Halva
Protein 12.49g 0.04g Halva
Fats 21.52g 0.06g Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Net carbs 55.99g 67.04g Maple syrup
Carbs 60.49g 67.04g Maple syrup
Magnesium 218mg 21mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 102mg Maple syrup
Potassium 187mg 212mg Maple syrup
Iron 4.53mg 0.11mg Halva
Sugar 60.46g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.018mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 1.47mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 2mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 12mg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 11.5µg 0.6µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.066mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.081mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.036mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.002mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Folate 65µg 0µg Halva
Choline 1.6mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.011g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.017g Halva
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.