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Waffle vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Waffle and Halva

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, and Calcium, yet Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 127% higher.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
8
Halva
Halva
Contains more Calcium +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +301.7%
Contains more Iron +96.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1047.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Zinc +535.3%
Contains more Copper +1838.7%
Contains more Manganese +229.4%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +301.7%
Contains more Iron +96.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1047.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Zinc +535.3%
Contains more Copper +1838.7%
Contains more Manganese +229.4%

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.
Waffle
Waffle
5
:
4
Halva
Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Contains more Folate +41.3%
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
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 +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Contains more Folate +41.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
3
Halva
Halva
Contains more Water +1044.4%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Fats +52.6%
Contains more Carbs +83.9%
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +1044.4%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Fats +52.6%
Contains more Carbs +83.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
1
:
2
Halva
Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Halva Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 55.99g Halva
Protein 7.9g 12.49g Halva
Fats 14.1g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 32.9g 60.49g Halva
Calories 291kcal 469kcal Halva
Fiber 4.5g Halva
Calcium 255mg 33mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 19mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 190mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 159mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 511mg 195mg Halva
Zinc 0.68mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.062mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.265mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 46.2µg 11.5µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 2IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.088mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.174mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 46µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.04µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Halva
Saturated Fat 2.866g 4.127g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.261g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.