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Halva vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between halva and sockeye salmon

  • Halva has more copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, and zinc; however, sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 185% more than halva.
  • Halva has 67 times more manganese than sockeye salmon. While halva has 0.873mg of manganese, sockeye salmon has only 0.013mg.
  • The glycemic index of halva is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, halavah, plain and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +771.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1481.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +685.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6615.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +208.7%

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +632.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11075%

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +286.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +195.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +112%
Contains more WaterWater +1734.6%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +339.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +539.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 4.47µg 185%
Copper 1.202mg 0.076mg 125%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Iron 4.53mg 0.52mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 1.327g 48%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 10.123mg 45%
Selenium 11.5µg 35.5µg 44%
Phosphorus 607mg 305mg 43%
Magnesium 218mg 36mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.827mg 37%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.013mg 37%
Zinc 4.32mg 0.55mg 34%
Protein 12.49g 26.48g 28%
Fats 21.52g 5.57g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.157mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 1.274mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Carbs 60.49g 0g 20%
Fiber 4.5g 0g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 1.864g 16%
Calories 469kcal 156kcal 16%
Folate 65µg 7µg 15%
Saturated fat 4.127g 0.969g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.246mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Potassium 187mg 436mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Sodium 195mg 92mg 4%
Calcium 33mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 55.99g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.158g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.