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Halva vs. Whatchamacallit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Whatchamacallit different?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Selenium than Whatchamacallit.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 120% higher.
  • Halva contains 16 times more Selenium than Whatchamacallit. While Halva contains 11.5µg of Selenium, Whatchamacallit contains only 0.7µg.
  • Halva has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, WHATCHAMACALLIT Candy Bar 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 20% 35% 27% 42% 40% 12% 59% 39% 43% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +678.6%
Contains more IronIron +300.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +901.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +904.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +339.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1542.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%

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 3% 8% 25% 0% 28% 48% 46% 16% 9.2% 46% 11% 14% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +770%
Contains more FolateFolate +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +825%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
8% 24% 63% 3% 2%
Protein: 8.04 g
Fats: 23.68 g
Carbs: 63.23 g
Water: 3.04 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.3%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
~equal in Fats ~23.68g
~equal in Carbs ~63.23g
~equal in Other ~2.01g

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
79% 17% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +116.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +921.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Whatchamacallit Opinion
Calories 469kcal 494kcal Whatchamacallit
Protein 12.49g 8.04g Halva
Fats 21.52g 23.68g Whatchamacallit
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg Whatchamacallit
Net carbs 55.99g 61.33g Whatchamacallit
Carbs 60.49g 63.23g Whatchamacallit
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 28mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 118mg Whatchamacallit
Potassium 187mg 303mg Whatchamacallit
Iron 4.53mg 1.13mg Halva
Sugar 48.86g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 1.9g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.12mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.43mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 138mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 299mg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 134IU Whatchamacallit
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin E 1.27mg Whatchamacallit
Manganese 0.873mg 0.33mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 0.7µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.11mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.21mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 2.47mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.26mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.04mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.37µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin K 4.3µg Whatchamacallit
Folate 65µg 18µg Halva
Trans Fat 0.12g Halva
Choline 25mg Whatchamacallit
Saturated Fat 4.127g 17.04g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 3.78g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.83g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Whatchamacallit
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
21%
Whatchamacallit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
32%
Whatchamacallit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.913g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals

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. Whatchamacallit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168770/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.