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Chicken meat vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken meat and halva?

  • Chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3 and selenium, while halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 126% higher.
  • Halva has a higher glycemic index (55) than chicken meat (0).

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Candies, halavah, plain types in this comparison.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 +19.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +847.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more IronIron +259.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1721.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4265%

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +492%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +573%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +118.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1519.9%
Contains more FatsFats +58.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 +53.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +185.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.127g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.066mg 1.202mg 126%
Phosphorus 182mg 607mg 61%
Magnesium 23mg 218mg 46%
Iron 1.26mg 4.53mg 41%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.873mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 8.481g 37%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 2.856mg 35%
Protein 27.3g 12.49g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.424mg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Selenium 23.9µg 11.5µg 23%
Zinc 1.94mg 4.32mg 22%
Carbs 0g 60.49g 20%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.174mg 17%
Folate 5µg 65µg 15%
Calories 239kcal 469kcal 12%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Fats 13.6g 21.52g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.04µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 8.194g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.088mg 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Sodium 82mg 195mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.348mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Calcium 15mg 33mg 2%
Saturated fat 3.79g 4.127g 2%
Potassium 223mg 187mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 55.99g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.337g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.