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Halva vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between halva and ostrich

  • Halva has more copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, and iron; however, ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 259% more than halva.
  • Halva has 46 times more manganese than ostrich. While halva has 0.873mg of manganese, ostrich has only 0.019mg.
  • The glycemic index of halva is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, halavah, plain and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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
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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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +772%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more IronIron +62.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +690.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4494.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226.1%

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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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% 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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15525%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
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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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +737.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +325.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1766.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
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20% 39% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +744.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1827.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 6.25µg 259%
Copper 1.202mg 0.152mg 117%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.44g 54%
Phosphorus 607mg 251mg 51%
Selenium 11.5µg 37.5µg 47%
Magnesium 218mg 25mg 46%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.019mg 37%
Protein 12.49g 28.49g 32%
Fats 21.52g 2.57g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 7.143mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 1.318mg 23%
Iron 4.53mg 2.79mg 22%
Carbs 60.49g 0g 20%
Fiber 4.5g 0g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 0.97g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.292mg 16%
Calories 469kcal 145kcal 16%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.232mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.545mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.127g 1g 14%
Folate 65µg 15µg 13%
Sodium 195mg 80mg 5%
Zinc 4.32mg 4.85mg 5%
Potassium 187mg 362mg 5%
Calcium 33mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 55.99g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.