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Sorghum syrup vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between sorghum syrup and halva

  • Sorghum syrup has more manganese, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, halva has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 119% more.
  • Sorghum syrup has 5 times more potassium than halva. Sorghum syrup has 1000mg of potassium, while halva has 187mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, sorghum 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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
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 +354.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +434.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118%
Contains more IronIron +19.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +824.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +953.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +983.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +576.5%

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.
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% 25% 36% 1.9% 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% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.1%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2756%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 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 +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +518.5%
Contains more OtherOther +31.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.13mg 1.202mg 119%
Phosphorus 56mg 607mg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.481g 57%
Zinc 0.41mg 4.32mg 36%
Fats 0g 21.52g 33%
Manganese 1.53mg 0.873mg 29%
Magnesium 100mg 218mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.424mg 27%
Protein 0g 12.49g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.348mg 25%
Potassium 1000mg 187mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.194g 20%
Saturated fat 0g 4.127g 19%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Selenium 1.7µg 11.5µg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 2.856mg 17%
Folate 0µg 65µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.174mg 13%
Calcium 150mg 33mg 12%
Calories 290kcal 469kcal 9%
Iron 3.8mg 4.53mg 9%
Sodium 8mg 195mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.088mg 5%
Carbs 74.9g 60.49g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 74.9g 55.99g N/A
Sugar 74.9g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup 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
21%
Sorghum syrup
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
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.

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.