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Lamb vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Halva different?

  • Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 120% higher.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
4
:
6
Halva
Halva
Contains more Potassium +65.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Selenium +129.6%
Contains more Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +141%
Contains more Magnesium +847.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.9%
Contains more Copper +910.1%
Contains more Manganese +3868.2%
Equal in Zinc - 4.32
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Potassium +65.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Selenium +129.6%
Contains more Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +141%
Contains more Magnesium +847.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.9%
Contains more Copper +910.1%
Contains more Manganese +3868.2%
Equal in Zinc - 4.32

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.
Lamb
Lamb
7
:
5
Halva
Halva
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6275%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more Folate +261.1%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Halva
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6275%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more Folate +261.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Halva
Halva
Contains more Protein +96.3%
Contains more Water +1363.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +123.2%
Equal in Fats - 21.52
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Halva
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 Protein +96.3%
Contains more Water +1363.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +123.2%
Equal in Fats - 21.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Halva
Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +461.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.194
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +461.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.194

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Halva Opinion
Net carbs 0g 55.99g Halva
Protein 24.52g 12.49g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 0g 60.49g Halva
Calories 294kcal 469kcal Halva
Fiber 0g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 17mg 33mg Halva
Iron 1.88mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 23mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 188mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 310mg 187mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 195mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 4.32mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.022mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 26.4µg 11.5µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.088mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.856mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.174mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 18µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.04µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Halva
Saturated Fat 8.83g 4.127g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 8.194g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Halva
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
52%
Lamb
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.703g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.