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Corned beef vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corned beef and halva

  • Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 116% higher.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index than halva.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 SeleniumSelenium +185.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1716.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29%
Contains more IronIron +143.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +680.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +385.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3868.2%
~equal in Zinc ~4.32mg

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% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3975%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1530.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +983.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.856mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +45.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1529.2%
Contains more OtherOther +41.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12770.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 +12.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1165.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef 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 Corned beef Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.154mg 1.202mg 116%
Phosphorus 125mg 607mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.04µg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 8.481g 52%
Magnesium 12mg 218mg 49%
Selenium 32.8µg 11.5µg 39%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.873mg 37%
Sodium 973mg 195mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.424mg 33%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Iron 1.86mg 4.53mg 33%
Carbs 0.47g 60.49g 20%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Folate 6µg 65µg 15%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Protein 18.17g 12.49g 11%
Calories 251kcal 469kcal 11%
Saturated fat 6.34g 4.127g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.348mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.088mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.174mg 5%
Fats 18.98g 21.52g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 8.194g 3%
Calcium 8mg 33mg 3%
Zinc 4.58mg 4.32mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Potassium 145mg 187mg 1%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 2.856mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 55.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 778mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.213g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.