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Halva vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Halva and Fish oil

  • Fish oil contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 than Halva.
  • Fish oil's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 237% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Halva is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Fish oil, sardine.

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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
9
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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
9
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% 0.12% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
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% 0% 0% 249% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
4
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +364.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
1
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 31.867 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +313%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Fish oil Opinion
Calories 469kcal 902kcal Fish oil
Protein 12.49g 0g Halva
Fats 21.52g 100g Fish oil
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Net carbs 55.99g 0g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 0g Halva
Cholesterol 0mg 710mg Halva
Vitamin D 332IU Fish oil
Magnesium 218mg 0mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 0mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 0mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0mg Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 0mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 0mg Fish oil
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin D 8.3µg Fish oil
Manganese 0.873mg 0mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Folate 65µg 0µg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 29.892g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 33.841g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 31.867g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 10.137g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 10.656g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 1.973g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Fish oil
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
25%
Halva
19%
Fish oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
0%
Fish oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.765g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173578/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.