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Halva vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between halva and skipjack tuna?

  • Halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, and vitamin B1, yet skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 121% more.
  • Halva has 46 times more manganese than skipjack tuna. While halva has 0.873mg of manganese, skipjack tuna has only 0.019mg.
  • The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is lower.

We used Candies, halavah, plain and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types 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
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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +395.5%
Contains more IronIron +183.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +992.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4494.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +307%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1015.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +556.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5375%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +1568.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1597%
Contains more OtherOther +349.2%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3272%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2004.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.11mg 121%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 18.756mg 99%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 2.19µg 90%
Selenium 11.5µg 46.8µg 64%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.403g 54%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.981mg 49%
Phosphorus 607mg 285mg 46%
Magnesium 218mg 44mg 41%
Iron 4.53mg 1.6mg 37%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.019mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.038mg 32%
Fats 21.52g 1.29g 31%
Protein 12.49g 28.21g 31%
Zinc 4.32mg 1.05mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 0.243g 20%
Carbs 60.49g 0g 20%
Fiber 4.5g 0g 18%
Calories 469kcal 132kcal 17%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0.42g 17%
Folate 65µg 10µg 14%
Potassium 187mg 522mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.485mg 6%
Sodium 195mg 47mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.122mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 0g N/A
Calcium 33mg 37mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.707g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.