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Maple sugar vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Maple sugar and Halva?

  • Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, yet Halva is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Fiber.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 154% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Maple sugar is lower.

We used Sugars, maple 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.
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.3%
Contains more Manganese +406.5%
Contains more Iron +181.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1047.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20133.3%
Contains more Copper +1114.1%
Contains more Selenium +1337.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.3%
Contains more Manganese +406.5%
Contains more Iron +181.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1047.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20133.3%
Contains more Copper +1114.1%
Contains more Selenium +1337.5%

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.
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Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7040%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 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% 0% 0% 1% 106% 21% 54% 11% 81% 49% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7040%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Water +118%
Contains more Protein +12390%
Contains more Fats +10660%
Contains more Other +128.8%
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
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 Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Water +118%
Contains more Protein +12390%
Contains more Fats +10660%
Contains more Other +128.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12703.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8381%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12703.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8381%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Halva Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 55.99g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 12.49g Halva
Fats 0.2g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 90.9g 60.49g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 84.87g Halva
Fiber 0g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 90mg 33mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 19mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 3mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 274mg 187mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 195mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 4.32mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 4.422mg 0.873mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 0µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Saturated Fat 0.036g 4.127g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Halva
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
1%
Maple sugar
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.091g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.