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Halva vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Halva and Potato salad

  • Potato salad contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 than Halva.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 120% higher.
  • Potato salad contains 15 times less Magnesium than Halva. Halva contains 218mg of Magnesium, while Potato salad contains 15mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Halva is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 +73.7%
Contains more Iron +596.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1353.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1067.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Zinc +1293.5%
Contains more Copper +918.6%
Contains more Manganese +764.4%
Contains more Selenium +180.5%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Iron +596.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1353.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1067.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Zinc +1293.5%
Contains more Copper +918.6%
Contains more Manganese +764.4%
Contains more Selenium +180.5%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +450.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.8%
Contains more Folate +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +7750%
Contains more Vitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.9%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.8%
Contains more Folate +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +7750%
Contains more Vitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +366%
Contains more Fats +162.4%
Contains more Carbs +441.5%
Contains more Water +1970.8%
Equal in Other - 1.95
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +366%
Contains more Fats +162.4%
Contains more Carbs +441.5%
Contains more Water +1970.8%
Equal in Other - 1.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 9.87g Halva
Protein 12.49g 2.68g Halva
Fats 21.52g 8.2g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 11.17g Halva
Calories 469kcal 143kcal Halva
Fiber 4.5g 1.3g Halva
Calcium 33mg 19mg Halva
Iron 4.53mg 0.65mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 15mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 52mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 195mg 529mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.31mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.118mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.101mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 4.1µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 0.1mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.077mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.06mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.89mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.141mg Halva
Folate 65µg 7µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 2.48g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 3.737g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
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)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.