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Soy sauce vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between soy sauce and halva

  • The amount of copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B6 in halva is higher than in soy sauce.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily sodium needs 230% more than halva.
  • Halva contains less sodium.
  • Halva has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of halva is 55, while the glycemic index of soy sauce is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) 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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
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 +132.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.6%
Contains more IronIron +212.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2695.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +396.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +265.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2200%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg

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% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +364.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 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 WaterWater +1838.7%
Contains more OtherOther +731.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3675.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1127%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 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 -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9211.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3124.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Halva DV% diff.
Sodium 5493mg 195mg 230%
Copper 0.043mg 1.202mg 129%
Phosphorus 166mg 607mg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 8.481g 55%
Iron 1.45mg 4.53mg 39%
Magnesium 74mg 218mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.424mg 33%
Fats 0.57g 21.52g 32%
Zinc 0.87mg 4.32mg 31%
Calories 53kcal 469kcal 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 8.194g 20%
Selenium 0.5µg 11.5µg 20%
Carbs 4.93g 60.49g 19%
Saturated fat 0.073g 4.127g 18%
Fiber 0.8g 4.5g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.348mg 15%
Folate 14µg 65µg 13%
Protein 8.14g 12.49g 9%
Potassium 435mg 187mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.088mg 6%
Manganese 1.018mg 0.873mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 2.856mg 4%
Choline 18.3mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.174mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 4.13g 55.99g N/A
Calcium 33mg 33mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0%
Valine 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.174mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce 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
12%
Soy sauce
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 5298mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.