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Maple syrup vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Maple syrup and Halva

  • Maple syrup has more Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Halva covers your daily Copper needs 132% more than Maple syrup.
  • Halva has 14 times less Vitamin B2 than Maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Halva has 0.088mg.
  • Maple syrup contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 +209.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +938.1%
Contains more IronIron +4018.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +6577.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1816.7%

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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +1343.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +542.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3425.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17300%
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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 WaterWater +782.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31125%
Contains more FatsFats +35766.7%
Contains more OtherOther +289.4%
~equal in Carbs ~60.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +74390.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49788.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Halva Opinion
Calories 260kcal 469kcal Halva
Protein 0.04g 12.49g Halva
Fats 0.06g 21.52g Halva
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Net carbs 67.04g 55.99g Maple syrup
Carbs 67.04g 60.49g Maple syrup
Magnesium 21mg 218mg Halva
Calcium 102mg 33mg Maple syrup
Potassium 212mg 187mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 4.53mg Halva
Sugar 60.46g Halva
Fiber 0g 4.5g Halva
Copper 0.018mg 1.202mg Halva
Zinc 1.47mg 4.32mg Halva
Phosphorus 2mg 607mg Halva
Sodium 12mg 195mg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Manganese 2.908mg 0.873mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.088mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.348mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Folate 0µg 65µg Halva
Choline 1.6mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 4.127g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 8.481g Halva
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple 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
24%
Maple syrup
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.