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Halva vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between halva and submarine sandwich

  • Halva has more copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, and manganese, while submarine sandwich has more selenium, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 124% higher.
  • Submarine sandwich contains 11 times less magnesium than halva. Halva contains 218mg of magnesium, while submarine sandwich contains 20mg.
  • The amount of sodium in halva is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato.

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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 14% 51% 25% 68% 28% 29% 48% 75% 46% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +990%
Contains more IronIron +150.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1331%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +442%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +418.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73%

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
2
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 25% 7.3% 8.2% 3% 86% 62% 81% 33% 47% 28% 11% 50% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%
~equal in Folate ~66µg

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
11% 10% 20% 57% 3%
Protein: 10.52 g
Fats: 10.04 g
Carbs: 20.43 g
Water: 56.51 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.7%
Contains more FatsFats +114.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +196.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1439.8%
Contains more OtherOther +36.6%

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
39% 40% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.554 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.927 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Submarine sandwich DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.084mg 124%
Phosphorus 607mg 112mg 71%
Magnesium 218mg 20mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 1.927g 44%
Iron 4.53mg 1.81mg 34%
Zinc 4.32mg 1.05mg 30%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.354mg 23%
Fats 21.52g 10.04g 18%
Sodium 195mg 575mg 17%
Selenium 11.5µg 19.9µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.267mg 14%
Calcium 33mg 171mg 14%
Calories 469kcal 213kcal 13%
Carbs 60.49g 20.43g 13%
Fiber 4.5g 1.2g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 3.716g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.203mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 4.323mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg 9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 7.5mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.22µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.555mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.343mg 7%
Starch 15.67g 6%
Choline 29.1mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Protein 12.49g 10.52g 4%
Potassium 187mg 282mg 3%
Saturated fat 4.127g 3.554g 3%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Fructose 1.4g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 55.99g 19.23g N/A
Sugar 3.18g N/A
Folate 65µg 66µg 0%
Trans fat 0.119g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.331mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.752mg 0%
Lysine 0.491mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0%
Valine 0.501mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Submarine sandwich
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
35%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.573g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/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.