Matzo vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between matzo and halva
- Matzo is richer in selenium and vitamin B2, yet halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 127% higher.
- Matzo contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than halva. Matzo contains 0.291mg of vitamin B2, while halva contains 0.088mg.
- Matzo contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain and Candies, halavah, plain.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +220.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +772% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1903.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +535.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +582% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +230.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +202.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +282.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1437.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +205% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6352% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1306.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 1.202mg | 127% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 607mg | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 8.481g | 53% |
| Selenium | 36.9µg | 11.5µg | 46% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 218mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 4.32mg | 33% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 21.52g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 8.194g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.348mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 4.127g | 18% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 4.53mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.088mg | 16% |
| Folate | 17µg | 65µg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.873mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 195mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 60.49g | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 4.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 2.856mg | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 12.49g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.174mg | 5% |
| Calories | 395kcal | 469kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.424mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 187mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 80.7g | 55.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.