Halva vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between halva and Twix?
- Halva is richer than Twix in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 112% more.
- Halva has 14 times more vitamin B6 than Twix. While halva has 0.348mg of vitamin B6, Twix has only 0.025mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in halva is lower.
- The glycemic index of Twix is lower.
We used Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +707.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +459.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +510.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +307.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +478.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +219.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +167.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +173.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +157.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1292% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +725% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +174.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1250.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.197mg | 112% |
| Phosphorus | 607mg | 105mg | 72% |
| Saturated fat | 4.127g | 18.96g | 67% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 0.628g | 52% |
| Iron | 4.53mg | 0.81mg | 47% |
| Magnesium | 218mg | 27mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 1.06mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.873mg | 0.273mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.025mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.155mg | 22% |
| Protein | 12.49g | 4.91g | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 1.1g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 2.988g | 13% |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 4.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.33µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 1.109mg | 11% |
| Folate | 65µg | 26µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.208mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 106mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 5% | |
| Fats | 21.52g | 24.85g | 5% |
| Choline | 20.9mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 469kcal | 502kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 0.265mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 64.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.99g | 63.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 187mg | 186mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 48.25g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 195mg | 198mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.342g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Twix is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Twix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.833g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva is relatively richer in minerals