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Halva vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between halva and turkey meat

  • Halva has more copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, manganese, and vitamin B1; however, turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Halva covers your daily need for copper, 123% more than turkey meat.
  • Halva has 62 times more manganese than turkey meat. While halva has 0.873mg of manganese, turkey meat has only 0.014mg.
  • The glycemic index of halva is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, halavah, plain and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +626.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.7%
Contains more IronIron +315.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1192.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6135.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +159.1%

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +842.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +444.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2450%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +191.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +100716.7%
Contains more OtherOther +281.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1630.8%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +209.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +300.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Turkey meat
Lower in Sodium ok
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
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Turkey meat DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.093mg 123%
Phosphorus 607mg 223mg 55%
Magnesium 218mg 30mg 45%
Iron 4.53mg 1.09mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 2.119g 42%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 9.573mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.02µg 41%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.014mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Selenium 11.5µg 29.8µg 33%
Protein 12.49g 28.55g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.045mg 32%
Fats 21.52g 7.39g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.616mg 21%
Carbs 60.49g 0.06g 20%
Fiber 4.5g 0g 18%
Zinc 4.32mg 2.48mg 17%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.948mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.281mg 15%
Folate 65µg 9µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 2.647g 14%
Calories 469kcal 189kcal 14%
Saturated fat 4.127g 2.155g 9%
Sodium 195mg 103mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Potassium 187mg 239mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 55.99g 0.06g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.972g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.