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Taffy (candy) vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taffy (candy) and Halva different?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Fiber than Taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 134% higher.

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, halavah, plain are the varieties used 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.
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +45200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +60600%
Contains more Potassium +6133.3%
Contains more Zinc +1957.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1542.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +45200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +60600%
Contains more Potassium +6133.3%
Contains more Zinc +1957.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1542.9%

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.
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Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
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 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +51.4%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Protein +41533.3%
Contains more Fats +546.2%
Contains more Other +695.7%
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
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 Carbs +51.4%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Protein +41533.3%
Contains more Fats +546.2%
Contains more Other +695.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +877.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6909.1%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +877.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6909.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Halva Opinion
Net carbs 91.56g 55.99g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0.03g 12.49g Halva
Fats 3.33g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 91.56g 60.49g Taffy (candy)
Calories 397kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 68.48g Halva
Fiber 0g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 8mg 33mg Halva
Iron 0.01mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 0mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 1mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 3mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 52mg 195mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.21mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 0.7µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 100IU 2IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 0µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.04µg Halva
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Halva
Trans Fat 0.131g Halva
Saturated Fat 2.049g 4.127g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 8.481g Halva
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) 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
2%
Taffy (candy)
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.