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Halva vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halva and Feta?

  • Halva is richer in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Manganese, while Feta is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 130% higher.
  • Feta has 31 times less Manganese than Halva. Halva has 0.873mg of Manganese, while Feta has 0.028mg.
  • Halva is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Cheese, feta 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
8
:
2
Feta
Contains more Iron +596.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1047.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.1%
Contains more Potassium +201.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +3656.3%
Contains more Manganese +3017.9%
Contains more Calcium +1393.9%
Contains more Selenium +30.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains more Iron +596.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1047.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.1%
Contains more Potassium +201.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +3656.3%
Contains more Manganese +3017.9%
Contains more Calcium +1393.9%
Contains more Selenium +30.4%

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
4
:
8
Feta
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.2%
Contains more Folate +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +21000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +859.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4125%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.2%
Contains more Folate +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +21000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +859.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
2
:
3
Feta
Contains more Carbs +1379%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Water +1404.6%
Contains more Other +184.2%
Equal in Fats - 21.28
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
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more Carbs +1379%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Water +1404.6%
Contains more Other +184.2%
Equal in Fats - 21.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
:
0
Feta
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1335%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1335%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Feta
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 Feta Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 4.09g Halva
Protein 12.49g 14.21g Feta
Fats 21.52g 21.28g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 4.09g Halva
Calories 469kcal 264kcal Halva
Sugar 4.09g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Calcium 33mg 493mg Feta
Iron 4.53mg 0.65mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 19mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 337mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 62mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 917mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 2.88mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.032mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.028mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 2IU 422IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 125µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.154mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.991mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 65µg 32µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 14.946g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 4.623g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.591g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Feta
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
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 722mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.819g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.