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Ham vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ham and halva

  • Ham has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B12, while halva has more copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, manganese, and fiber.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 125% higher.
  • Ham has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ham is 0, while the glycemic index of halva is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Candies, halavah, plain.

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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.
Ham
Ham
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Halva
8
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1457.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.5%
Contains more IronIron +206.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1421.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1516.7%

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.
Ham
Ham
9
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% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1525%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2066.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
3
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Halva
2
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1743.9%
Contains more OtherOther +138.8%
Contains more FatsFats +289.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3932.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
1
36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +212.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1470.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ham Halva
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.079mg 1.202mg 125%
Phosphorus 196mg 607mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 8.481g 53%
Magnesium 14mg 218mg 49%
Sodium 1203mg 195mg 44%
Iron 1.48mg 4.53mg 38%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.873mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.424mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0.04µg 25%
Fats 5.53g 21.52g 25%
Carbs 1.5g 60.49g 20%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Protein 20.93g 12.49g 17%
Folate 3µg 65µg 16%
Calories 145kcal 469kcal 16%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Selenium 19.5µg 11.5µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 8.194g 14%
Zinc 2.88mg 4.32mg 13%
Saturated fat 1.81g 4.127g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.088mg 9%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 2.856mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.174mg 5%
Vitamin D 32IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.348mg 4%
Calcium 8mg 33mg 3%
Potassium 287mg 187mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 1.5g 55.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Halva
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
44%
Ham
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 1008mg)
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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/nutrients
  2. 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.