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Reeses cups vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Reeses cups and Halva?

  • Halva is richer than Reeses cups in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 107% more.
  • Reeses cups have 3 times more Saturated Fat than Halva. While Reeses cups have 10.73g of Saturated Fat, Halva has only 4.127g.

We used Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups 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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
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 +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +251.6%
Contains more IronIron +274.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +400.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +277%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +721.4%

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 1% 3.4% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
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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 CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +550%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 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 +41.9%
Contains more OtherOther +32.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more WaterWater +154.9%
~equal in Carbs ~60.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reeses cups Halva Opinion
Calories 515kcal 469kcal Reeses cups
Protein 10.24g 12.49g Halva
Fats 30.53g 21.52g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Net carbs 51.76g 55.99g Halva
Carbs 55.36g 60.49g Halva
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Halva
Magnesium 62mg 218mg Halva
Calcium 78mg 33mg Reeses cups
Potassium 343mg 187mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.21mg 4.53mg Halva
Sugar 47.17g Halva
Fiber 3.6g 4.5g Halva
Copper 0.24mg 1.202mg Halva
Zinc 1.28mg 4.32mg Halva
Phosphorus 161mg 607mg Halva
Sodium 357mg 195mg Halva
Vitamin A 56IU 2IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 1.4µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.088mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 4.49mg 2.856mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.174mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.348mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0.04µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg 65µg Halva
Choline 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 10.73g 4.127g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 8.194g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Reeses cups 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
24%
Reeses cups
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.603g)
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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.