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Halva vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Halva and Ham

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, and Fiber, while Ham has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 125% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Halva is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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
Ham
Ham
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +206.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1457.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +1421.5%
Contains more Manganese +1516.7%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains more Selenium +69.6%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Ham
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +206.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1457.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +1421.5%
Contains more Manganese +1516.7%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains more Selenium +69.6%

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
Ham
Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1525%
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%
Ham
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% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1525%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
2
:
3
Ham
Ham
Contains more Fats +289.2%
Contains more Carbs +3932.7%
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Contains more Water +1743.9%
Contains more Other +138.8%
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
Ham
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more Fats +289.2%
Contains more Carbs +3932.7%
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Contains more Water +1743.9%
Contains more Other +138.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
Halva
2
:
1
Ham
Ham
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1470.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Ham
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1470.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Ham Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 1.5g Halva
Protein 12.49g 20.93g Ham
Fats 21.52g 5.53g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 1.5g Halva
Calories 469kcal 145kcal Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Calcium 33mg 8mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 1.48mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 14mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 196mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 195mg 1203mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 2.88mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.079mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.054mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 65µg 3µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.65µg Ham
Tryptophan 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 1.81g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 2.62g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.54g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Ham
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
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham 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 - 1008mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals

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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.