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Halva vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Fiber than Taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 134% higher.

Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe 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 Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +45200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +60600%
Contains more Potassium +6133.3%
Contains more Zinc +1957.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1542.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +45200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +60600%
Contains more Potassium +6133.3%
Contains more Zinc +1957.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1542.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41533.3%
Contains more Fats +546.2%
Contains more Other +695.7%
Contains more Carbs +51.4%
Contains more Water +32.2%
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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +41533.3%
Contains more Fats +546.2%
Contains more Other +695.7%
Contains more Carbs +51.4%
Contains more Water +32.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +877.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6909.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +877.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6909.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 12.49g 0.03g Halva
Fats 21.52g 3.33g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 469kcal 397kcal Halva
Sugar 68.48g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Calcium 33mg 8mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.01mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 0mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 1mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 3mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 4.32mg 0.21mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 0.7µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.028mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.012mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.002mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.004mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0mg Halva
Folate 65µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.01µg Halva
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Halva
Trans Fat 0.131g Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.838g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.121g Halva
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.