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Halva vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halva and White chocolate

  • Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, yet White chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 127% higher.
  • Halva contains 109 times more Manganese than White chocolate. Halva contains 0.873mg of Manganese, while White chocolate contains 0.008mg.
  • Halva contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1716.7%
Contains more IronIron +1787.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1903.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +483.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10812.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +503%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.8%

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 1.7% 1.8% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +573%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +249.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1300%
~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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.8%
Contains more WaterWater +182.3%
Contains more OtherOther +22%
Contains more FatsFats +49.1%
~equal in Carbs ~59.24g

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +737.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11%

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 chocolate
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva White chocolate Opinion
Calories 469kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Protein 12.49g 5.87g Halva
Fats 21.52g 32.09g White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Net carbs 55.99g 59.04g White chocolate
Carbs 60.49g 59.24g Halva
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 12mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 199mg White chocolate
Potassium 187mg 286mg White chocolate
Iron 4.53mg 0.24mg Halva
Sugar 59g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0.2g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.06mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.74mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 176mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 90mg White chocolate
Vitamin A 2IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.96mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.873mg 0.008mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 4.5µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.063mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.745mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.056mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg White chocolate
Folate 65µg 7µg Halva
Choline 29.5mg White chocolate
Saturated Fat 4.127g 19.412g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 1.013g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Halva White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.285g)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.