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Cervelat vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cervelat and halva

  • Cervelat is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, yet halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 228% more than halva.
  • The glycemic index of cervelat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork 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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
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 PotassiumPotassium +39%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1457.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +122.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +701.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +446.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%

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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
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 CVitamin C +16500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +3150%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 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 +39.7%
Contains more FatsFats +41.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1131.1%
Contains more OtherOther +97.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1716.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +606.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Halva DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0.04µg 228%
Copper 0.15mg 1.202mg 117%
Phosphorus 111mg 607mg 71%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 8.481g 49%
Magnesium 14mg 218mg 49%
Sodium 1300mg 195mg 48%
Manganese 0.873mg 38%
Saturated fat 11.51g 4.127g 34%
Iron 2.04mg 4.53mg 31%
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.424mg 23%
Carbs 3.33g 60.49g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.088mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0.1mg 18%
Zinc 2.56mg 4.32mg 16%
Selenium 20.3µg 11.5µg 16%
Folate 2µg 65µg 16%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Fats 30.43g 21.52g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 12.97g 8.194g 12%
Protein 17.45g 12.49g 10%
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 2.856mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.348mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Calories 362kcal 469kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 3%
Calcium 9mg 33mg 2%
Potassium 260mg 187mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 3.33g 55.99g N/A
Sugar 0.85g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cervelat 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
82%
Cervelat
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 1105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.383g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cervelat
Cervelat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat 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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.