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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.
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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6133.3%
Contains more IronIron +45200%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1957.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1542.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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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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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
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 ProteinProtein +41533.3%
Contains more FatsFats +546.2%
Contains more OtherOther +695.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.4%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +877.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6909.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 469kcal 397kcal Halva
Protein 12.49g 0.03g Halva
Fats 21.52g 3.33g Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Net carbs 55.99g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 60.49g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 0mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 8mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 3mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.01mg Halva
Sugar 68.48g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.21mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 1mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 2IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Manganese 0.873mg 0mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 0.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.01µg Halva
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Folate 65µg 0µg 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-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Taffy (candy)
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
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 Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
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.