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Foie gras vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are foie gras and halva different?

  • Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, and selenium; however, halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 390% higher.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
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 +112.1%
Contains more IronIron +21.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +282.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1576.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +200.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +369.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +627.5%

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
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 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +239.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +480%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~65µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 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 FatsFats +103.7%
Contains more WaterWater +909.3%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1195.3%
~equal in Protein ~12.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 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 +212.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +909.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Halva DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.04µg 390%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Copper 0.4mg 1.202mg 89%
Selenium 44µg 11.5µg 59%
Phosphorus 200mg 607mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 8.481g 51%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Magnesium 13mg 218mg 49%
Saturated fat 14.45g 4.127g 47%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 8.194g 44%
Fats 43.84g 21.52g 34%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.873mg 33%
Zinc 0.92mg 4.32mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.424mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.348mg 22%
Sodium 697mg 195mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.174mg 21%
Carbs 4.67g 60.49g 19%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.088mg 16%
Iron 5.5mg 4.53mg 12%
Calcium 70mg 33mg 4%
Protein 11.4g 12.49g 2%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 2.856mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg 2%
Potassium 138mg 187mg 1%
Folate 60µg 65µg 1%
Calories 462kcal 469kcal 0%
Net carbs 4.67g 55.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras 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
137%
Foie gras
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.