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Potato salad vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato salad and Halva

  • Potato salad contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 than Halva.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 120% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Iron +596.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1353.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1067.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Zinc +1293.5%
Contains more Copper +918.6%
Contains more Manganese +764.4%
Contains more Selenium +180.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Iron +596.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1353.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1067.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Zinc +1293.5%
Contains more Copper +918.6%
Contains more Manganese +764.4%
Contains more Selenium +180.5%

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.
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Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +7750%
Contains more Vitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.8%
Contains more Folate +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
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 A +7750%
Contains more Vitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.8%
Contains more Folate +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1970.8%
Contains more Protein +366%
Contains more Fats +162.4%
Contains more Carbs +441.5%
Equal in Other - 1.83
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
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 Water +1970.8%
Contains more Protein +366%
Contains more Fats +162.4%
Contains more Carbs +441.5%
Equal in Other - 1.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.9%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +230.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Halva Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 55.99g Halva
Protein 2.68g 12.49g Halva
Fats 8.2g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 11.17g 60.49g Halva
Calories 143kcal 469kcal Halva
Fiber 1.3g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 19mg 33mg Halva
Iron 0.65mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 15mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 52mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 254mg 187mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 195mg Halva
Zinc 0.31mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.118mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.101mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 4.1µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 157IU 2IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 10mg 0.1mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.174mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 7µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Halva
Saturated Fat 1.429g 4.127g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.