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Halva vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Halva and Mackerel?

  • Halva is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 498% more.
  • Halva has 21 times more Vitamin B1 than Mackerel. While Halva has 0.424mg of Vitamin B1, Mackerel has only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Halva is lower.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Fish, mackerel, salted types 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.
Halva
7
:
Contains more Iron +223.6%
Contains more Magnesium +263.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +139%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +292.7%
Contains more Copper +1102%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +178.1%
Contains more Selenium +538.3%
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 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Iron +223.6%
Contains more Magnesium +263.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +139%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +292.7%
Contains more Copper +1102%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +178.1%
Contains more Selenium +538.3%

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.
Halva
4
:
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2020%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29900%
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 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2020%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
1
:
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Water +1071.7%
Contains more Other +632.2%
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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Water +1071.7%
Contains more Other +632.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 0g Halva
Protein 12.49g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 21.52g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 60.49g 0g Halva
Calories 469kcal 305kcal Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Calcium 33mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 4.53mg 1.4mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 60mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 254mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 195mg 4450mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 1.1mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.1mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 2IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.02mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 65µg 15µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 7.148g Halva
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 6.21g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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 - 4255mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.021g)
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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.