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Muffin vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Muffin and Halva

  • Muffin contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Fiber than Halva.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 127% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
9
Halva
Halva
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +248.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2080%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.8%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Zinc +1067.6%
Contains more Copper +1903.3%
Contains more Manganese +94.4%
Contains more Selenium +40.2%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +248.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2080%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.8%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Zinc +1067.6%
Contains more Copper +1903.3%
Contains more Manganese +94.4%
Contains more Selenium +40.2%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
8
:
4
Halva
Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +770%
Contains more Folate +35.4%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Halva
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 +3550%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +770%
Contains more Folate +35.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
4
Halva
Halva
Contains more Water +580.1%
Contains more Protein +178.2%
Contains more Fats +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +14.1%
Contains more Other +23.6%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Halva
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 Water +580.1%
Contains more Protein +178.2%
Contains more Fats +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +14.1%
Contains more Other +23.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
2
Halva
Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.481
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.481

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Halva Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 55.99g Halva
Protein 4.49g 12.49g Halva
Fats 16.07g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 53g 60.49g Halva
Calories 375kcal 469kcal Halva
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Halva
Fiber 1.1g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 44mg 33mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 10mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 146mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 121mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 336mg 195mg Halva
Zinc 0.37mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.06mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.449mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 8.2µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 73IU 2IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.088mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.174mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 48µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.04µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Halva
Trans Fat 0.2g Halva
Saturated Fat 2.844g 4.127g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 8.481g Halva
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.283g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.