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M&Ms Peanut vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between m&Ms Peanut and halva?

  • M&Ms Peanut is higher in vitamin B12, yet halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 77% more.
  • M&Ms Peanut has 8 times more vitamin B12 than halva. While m&Ms Peanut has 0.32µg of vitamin B12, halva has only 0.04µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in halva is lower.
  • The glycemic index of m&Ms Peanut is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Candies, halavah, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 31% 31% 44% 168% 48% 81% 6.5% 87% 22%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +209.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.9%
Contains more IronIron +290.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +138%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +219.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180.5%

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.
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% 7.3% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
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% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +573%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +21.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.5%
Contains more WaterWater +48%
Contains more OtherOther +36.6%
~equal in Carbs ~60.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 37% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.169 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.456 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.194g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
M&Ms Peanut Halva
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 M&Ms Peanut Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.505mg 1.202mg 77%
Phosphorus 190mg 607mg 60%
Iron 1.16mg 4.53mg 42%
Magnesium 69mg 218mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 8.481g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.424mg 30%
Saturated fat 10.169g 4.127g 27%
Zinc 1.76mg 4.32mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.348mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.85mg 19%
Selenium 4.1µg 11.5µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.04µg 12%
Manganese 0.664mg 0.873mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.174mg 9%
Fats 26.13g 21.52g 7%
Choline 37.3mg 7%
Calcium 102mg 33mg 7%
Protein 9.57g 12.49g 6%
Sodium 50mg 195mg 6%
Potassium 347mg 187mg 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Fiber 3.7g 4.5g 3%
Vitamin K 3µg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 2.856mg 3%
Folate 55µg 65µg 3%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Calories 515kcal 469kcal 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.088mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Carbs 60.48g 60.49g 0%
Net carbs 56.78g 55.99g N/A
Sugar 50.75g N/A
Trans fat 0.328g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 8.086g 8.194g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Halva
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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.042g)
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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/nutrients
  2. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/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.