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Molasses vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Molasses and Halva

  • Molasses have more Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, while Halva have more Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 82% higher.
  • Halva contains 8 times less Potassium than Molasses. Molasses contain 1464mg of Potassium, while Halva contains 187mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Molasses are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Molasses 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
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 +521.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +682.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1389.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1858.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~218mg
~equal in Iron ~4.53mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 CarbsCarbs +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +495.9%
Contains more OtherOther +80.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +21420%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25506.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16862%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Halva Opinion
Calories 290kcal 469kcal Halva
Protein 0g 12.49g Halva
Fats 0.1g 21.52g Halva
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Net carbs 74.73g 55.99g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 60.49g Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 218mg Molasses
Calcium 205mg 33mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 187mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 4.53mg Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Halva
Fiber 0g 4.5g Halva
Copper 0.487mg 1.202mg Halva
Zinc 0.29mg 4.32mg Halva
Phosphorus 31mg 607mg Halva
Sodium 37mg 195mg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Manganese 1.53mg 0.873mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 11.5µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.174mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.348mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Folate 0µg 65µg Halva
Choline 13.3mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 4.127g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 8.481g Halva
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses 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
18%
Molasses
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.109g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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.
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.

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.