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Halva vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halva and White Bread?

  • Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, while White Bread is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 122% higher.
  • White Bread has 9 times less Magnesium than Halva. Halva has 218mg of Magnesium, while White Bread has 23mg.
  • White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +25.5%
Contains more Magnesium +847.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +519.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.2%
Contains more Zinc +483.8%
Contains more Copper +1090.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.9%
Contains more Calcium +336.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.3%
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 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains more Iron +25.5%
Contains more Magnesium +847.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +519.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.2%
Contains more Zinc +483.8%
Contains more Copper +1090.1%
Contains more Manganese +62.9%
Contains more Calcium +336.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.3%

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 A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208%
Contains more Folate +70.8%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208%
Contains more Folate +70.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.1%
Contains more Fats +546.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.4%
Contains more Water +892.4%
Equal in Other - 1.98
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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Protein +41.1%
Contains more Fats +546.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.4%
Contains more Water +892.4%
Equal in Other - 1.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1267.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1267.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 46.72g Halva
Protein 12.49g 8.85g Halva
Fats 21.52g 3.33g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 49.42g Halva
Calories 469kcal 266kcal Halva
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 2.7g Halva
Calcium 33mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 4.53mg 3.61mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 23mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 98mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 126mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 490mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.74mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.101mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.536mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.22mg White Bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.087mg Halva
Folate 65µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 0.2µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.698g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.599g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 1.602g Halva
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva White Bread
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
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.429g)
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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)

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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.