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Halva vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Halva and Soy sauce

  • The amount of Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6 in Halva is higher than in Soy sauce.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 230% more than Halva.
  • Soy sauce has 57 times less Saturated Fat than Halva. Halva has 4.127g of Saturated Fat, while Soy sauce has 0.073g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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
7
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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.6%
Contains more IronIron +212.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2695.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +396.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +265.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.6%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg

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% 0.12% 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% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3675.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1127%
Contains more WaterWater +1838.7%
Contains more OtherOther +731.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
2
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9211.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3124.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Soy sauce Opinion
Calories 469kcal 53kcal Halva
Protein 12.49g 8.14g Halva
Fats 21.52g 0.57g Halva
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Net carbs 55.99g 4.13g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 4.93g Halva
Magnesium 218mg 74mg Halva
Calcium 33mg 33mg
Potassium 187mg 435mg Soy sauce
Iron 4.53mg 1.45mg Halva
Sugar 0.4g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0.8g Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.043mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.87mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 166mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 5493mg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 11.5µg 0.5µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.033mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.165mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 2.196mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.297mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.148mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Halva
Folate 65µg 14µg Halva
Choline 18.3mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 4.127g 0.073g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 0.088g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.263g Halva
Tryptophan 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg Soy sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 5298mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.