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Whatchamacallit vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whatchamacallit and Halva different?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Selenium than Whatchamacallit.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 120% higher.
  • Whatchamacallit contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Halva. While Whatchamacallit contains 17.04g of Saturated Fat, Halva contains only 4.127g.

Candies, WHATCHAMACALLIT Candy Bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 35% 27% 42% 40% 12% 59% 39% 43% 3.8%
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 +257.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +678.6%
Contains more IronIron +300.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +901.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +904.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +339.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 3% 8% 25% 0% 28% 48% 46% 16% 9.2% 46% 11% 14% 14%
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 CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +825%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +770%
Contains more FolateFolate +261.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 24% 63% 3% 2%
Protein: 8.04 g
Fats: 23.68 g
Carbs: 63.23 g
Water: 3.04 g
Other: 2.01 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 ProteinProtein +55.3%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
~equal in Fats ~21.52g
~equal in Carbs ~60.49g
~equal in Other ~1.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
79% 17% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 -75.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +116.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +921.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whatchamacallit 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 Whatchamacallit Halva Opinion
Calories 494kcal 469kcal Whatchamacallit
Protein 8.04g 12.49g Halva
Fats 23.68g 21.52g Whatchamacallit
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg Whatchamacallit
Net carbs 61.33g 55.99g Whatchamacallit
Carbs 63.23g 60.49g Whatchamacallit
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Halva
Magnesium 28mg 218mg Halva
Calcium 118mg 33mg Whatchamacallit
Potassium 303mg 187mg Whatchamacallit
Iron 1.13mg 4.53mg Halva
Sugar 48.86g Halva
Fiber 1.9g 4.5g Halva
Copper 0.12mg 1.202mg Halva
Zinc 0.43mg 4.32mg Halva
Phosphorus 138mg 607mg Halva
Sodium 299mg 195mg Halva
Vitamin A 134IU 2IU Whatchamacallit
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin E 1.27mg Whatchamacallit
Manganese 0.33mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 0.7µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.088mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B3 2.47mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.174mg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.348mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.04µg Whatchamacallit
Vitamin K 4.3µg Whatchamacallit
Folate 18µg 65µg Halva
Trans Fat 0.12g Halva
Choline 25mg Whatchamacallit
Saturated Fat 17.04g 4.127g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 3.78g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whatchamacallit 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%
Whatchamacallit
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Whatchamacallit
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.913g)
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. Whatchamacallit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168770/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.