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Halva vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Halva and Marinara sauce

  • Marinara sauce has less Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B6 than Halva.
  • Halva covers your daily need of Copper 125% more than Marinara sauce.
  • Halva has 24 times more Saturated Fat than Marinara sauce. While Halva has 4.127g of Saturated Fat, Marinara sauce has only 0.17g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, halavah, plain and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +480.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1685.3%
Contains more Zinc +2060%
Contains more Copper +1384%
Contains more Manganese +537.2%
Contains more Selenium +945.5%
Contains more Potassium +70.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
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 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +480.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1685.3%
Contains more Zinc +2060%
Contains more Copper +1384%
Contains more Manganese +537.2%
Contains more Selenium +945.5%
Contains more Potassium +70.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +32400%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
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 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +32400%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +785.8%
Contains more Fats +1354.1%
Contains more Carbs +650.5%
Contains more Other +10.2%
Contains more Water +2281.2%
Equal in Other - 1.66
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
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +785.8%
Contains more Fats +1354.1%
Contains more Carbs +650.5%
Contains more Other +10.2%
Contains more Water +2281.2%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2073.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1569.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2073.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1569.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 6.26g Halva
Protein 12.49g 1.41g Halva
Fats 21.52g 1.48g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 8.06g Halva
Calories 469kcal 51kcal Halva
Sugar 5.5g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 1.8g Halva
Calcium 33mg 27mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.78mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 18mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 34mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 195mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 4.32mg 0.2mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.081mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.137mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 1.1µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.024mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.061mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.173mg Halva
Folate 65µg 13µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Vitamin K 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.377g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.508g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Marinara sauce
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
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.