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Halva vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halva and Chorizo?

  • Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Manganese, while Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 125% higher.
  • Chorizo has 22 times less Manganese than Halva. Halva has 0.873mg of Manganese, while Chorizo has 0.04mg.
  • Halva is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
Halva
Halva
8
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +184.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +1402.5%
Contains more Manganese +2082.5%
Contains more Potassium +112.8%
Contains more Selenium +83.5%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +184.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +1402.5%
Contains more Manganese +2082.5%
Contains more Potassium +112.8%
Contains more Selenium +83.5%

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.
Halva
Halva
3
:
9
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +543.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4900%
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%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +543.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
1
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +3152.2%
Contains more Protein +93%
Contains more Fats +77.8%
Contains more Water +767.8%
Contains more Other +114.2%
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
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Carbs +3152.2%
Contains more Protein +93%
Contains more Fats +77.8%
Contains more Water +767.8%
Contains more Other +114.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
2
:
1
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.6%
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Chorizo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Halva Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 1.86g Halva
Protein 12.49g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 21.52g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 60.49g 1.86g Halva
Calories 469kcal 455kcal Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Calcium 33mg 8mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 1.59mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 18mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 150mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 195mg 1235mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 3.41mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.08mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.04mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 65µg 2µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 14.38g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 3.46g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Chorizo
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
27%
Halva
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

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 - 1040mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.253g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.