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Halva vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between halva and pepperoni

  • Halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and fiber, yet pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 123% higher.
  • Halva contains less saturated fat.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than halva.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains more IronIron +240.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1220.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +77%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +284.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.2%

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% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3150%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.362mg

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5026.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.1%
Contains more FatsFats +115.1%
Contains more WaterWater +677.9%
Contains more OtherOther +159%

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% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +153.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Pepperoni DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.091mg 123%
Phosphorus 607mg 158mg 64%
Saturated fat 4.127g 17.708g 62%
Sodium 195mg 1582mg 60%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.3µg 53%
Magnesium 218mg 18mg 48%
Iron 4.53mg 1.33mg 40%
Fats 21.52g 46.28g 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Selenium 11.5µg 29µg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 20.77g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 4.458g 27%
Carbs 60.49g 1.18g 20%
Fiber 4.5g 0g 18%
Zinc 4.32mg 2.44mg 17%
Folate 65µg 5µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.93mg 15%
Protein 12.49g 19.25g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.271mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.257mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 4.987mg 13%
Manganese 0.873mg 1.074mg 9%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Potassium 187mg 274mg 3%
Calories 469kcal 504kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.362mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 55.99g 1.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Pepperoni
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
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
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 - 1387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.581g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.