Jerky vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jerky and halva different?
- Jerky is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and folate; however, halva is richer in copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 108% higher.
- Jerky contains 25 times more vitamin B12 than halva. While jerky contains 0.99µg of vitamin B12, halva contains only 0.04µg.
- Halva has less sodium.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than halva (55).
Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Candies, halavah, plain are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +219.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +327.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +429.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +686.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2375% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +106.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +536.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +273.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +449.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +738.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.227mg | 1.202mg | 108% |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 195mg | 82% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 8.481g | 50% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 12.49g | 41% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 218mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0.04µg | 40% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 4.32mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.873mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 4.127g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 607mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.424mg | 23% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Folate | 134µg | 65µg | 17% |
| Carbs | 11g | 60.49g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.348mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 187mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 4.53mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 4.5g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 8.194g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 2.856mg | 7% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 21.52g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.088mg | 4% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 469kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 11.5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 55.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 1886mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.723g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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