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Halva vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Halva and Taco salad

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Taco salad is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Halva covers your daily Copper needs 121% more than Taco salad.
  • Taco salad has 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Halva. Halva has 0.424mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco salad has 0.05mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 Iron +293.9%
Contains more Magnesium +738.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +743.1%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%
Contains more Zinc +217.6%
Contains more Copper +963.7%
Contains more Manganese +422.8%
Contains more Selenium +422.7%
Contains more Calcium +193.9%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Iron +293.9%
Contains more Magnesium +738.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +743.1%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%
Contains more Zinc +217.6%
Contains more Copper +963.7%
Contains more Manganese +422.8%
Contains more Selenium +422.7%
Contains more Calcium +193.9%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +748%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.4%
Contains more Folate +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +14750%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +748%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.4%
Contains more Folate +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +14750%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87%
Contains more Fats +188.5%
Contains more Carbs +407.9%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Contains more Water +1871.4%
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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +87%
Contains more Fats +188.5%
Contains more Carbs +407.9%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Contains more Water +1871.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +214.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +860.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.5%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +214.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +860.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Taco 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 Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 11.91g Halva
Protein 12.49g 6.68g Halva
Fats 21.52g 7.46g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 11.91g Halva
Calories 469kcal 141kcal Halva
Fiber 4.5g Halva
Calcium 33mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 4.53mg 1.15mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 26mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 72mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 195mg 385mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 1.36mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.113mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.167mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 2.2µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.05mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 1.24mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.11mg Halva
Folate 65µg 42µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 3.446g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 2.606g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.883g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Taco 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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.681g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
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

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.