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Halva vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Liver different?

  • Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 776% more than Halva.
  • Halva contains 16 times more Magnesium than Liver. Halva contains 218mg of Magnesium, while Liver contains 14mg.

Candies, halavah, plain and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised types were used in this article.

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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
6
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4
Liver
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Magnesium +1457.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.9%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains more Copper +89.6%
Contains more Manganese +191%
Contains more Iron +295.6%
Contains less Sodium -74.9%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Selenium +487%
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 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Magnesium +1457.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.9%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains more Copper +89.6%
Contains more Manganese +191%
Contains more Iron +295.6%
Contains less Sodium -74.9%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Selenium +487%

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
1
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8
Liver
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +899750%
Contains more Vitamin C +23500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2643.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.8%
Contains more Folate +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46575%
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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +899750%
Contains more Vitamin C +23500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2643.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.8%
Contains more Folate +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46575%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
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2
Liver
Contains more Fats +389.1%
Contains more Carbs +1508.8%
Contains more Other +22%
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Water +1652.6%
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
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +389.1%
Contains more Carbs +1508.8%
Contains more Other +22%
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Water +1652.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
2
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1
Liver
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1200.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +707.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1200.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +707.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Liver Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 3.76g Halva
Protein 12.49g 26.02g Liver
Fats 21.52g 4.4g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 3.76g Halva
Calories 469kcal 165kcal Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0g Halva
Calcium 33mg 10mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 218mg 14mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 241mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 150mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 4.32mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 1.202mg 0.634mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.3mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 2IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin C 0.1mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.258mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 65µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 18.67µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 0mg 355mg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 1.41g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.63g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 1.05g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Liver
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.717g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.