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Sardine vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sardine and Halva

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Calcium, yet Halva is higher in Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 371% more than Halva.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
Sardine
Sardine
3
:
7
Halva
Halva
Contains more Calcium +1057.6%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains more Selenium +358.3%
Contains more Iron +55.1%
Contains more Magnesium +459%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.5%
Contains more Zinc +229.8%
Contains more Copper +546.2%
Contains more Manganese +708.3%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +1057.6%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains more Selenium +358.3%
Contains more Iron +55.1%
Contains more Magnesium +459%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.5%
Contains more Zinc +229.8%
Contains more Copper +546.2%
Contains more Manganese +708.3%

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.
Sardine
Sardine
8
:
4
Halva
Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more Folate +550%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more Folate +550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
3
:
2
Halva
Halva
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Water +1524.3%
Contains more Other +136.1%
Contains more Fats +87.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 Protein +97.1%
Contains more Water +1524.3%
Contains more Other +136.1%
Contains more Fats +87.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
1
:
2
Halva
Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.7%
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Halva Opinion
Net carbs 0g 55.99g Halva
Protein 24.62g 12.49g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 0g 60.49g Halva
Calories 208kcal 469kcal Halva
Fiber 0g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 382mg 33mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 39mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 490mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 397mg 187mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 195mg Halva
Zinc 1.31mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.186mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.108mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 52.7µg 11.5µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 2IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.088mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.856mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.174mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 10µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.04µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Halva
Saturated Fat 1.528g 4.127g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.