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Ostrich vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ostrich and halva

  • Ostrich has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, and iron.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 259% more than halva.
  • The glycemic index of halva is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +772%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more IronIron +62.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +690.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4494.7%

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.
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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15525%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1766.8%
Contains more FatsFats +737.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +325.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +744.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1827.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Halva DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.04µg 259%
Copper 0.152mg 1.202mg 117%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 8.481g 54%
Phosphorus 251mg 607mg 51%
Selenium 37.5µg 11.5µg 47%
Magnesium 25mg 218mg 46%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.873mg 37%
Protein 28.49g 12.49g 32%
Fats 2.57g 21.52g 29%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 2.856mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.174mg 23%
Iron 2.79mg 4.53mg 22%
Carbs 0g 60.49g 20%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 8.194g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.088mg 16%
Calories 145kcal 469kcal 16%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.424mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.348mg 15%
Saturated fat 1g 4.127g 14%
Folate 15µg 65µg 13%
Sodium 80mg 195mg 5%
Zinc 4.85mg 4.32mg 5%
Potassium 362mg 187mg 5%
Calcium 6mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 55.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich 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
97%
Ostrich
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
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
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.