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Table salt vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Table salt and Halva

  • Halva is richer than Table salt in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Table salt is 1677% higher.
  • Halva contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Salt, table 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.
Table salt
Table salt
0
:
10
Halva
Halva
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +1272.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2237.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +4220%
Contains more Copper +3906.7%
Contains more Manganese +773%
Contains more Selenium +11400%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +1272.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2237.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +4220%
Contains more Copper +3906.7%
Contains more Manganese +773%
Contains more Selenium +11400%

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.
Table salt
Table salt
3
:
9
Halva
Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Table salt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
4
Halva
Halva
Contains more Other +5353.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1735%
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 Other +5353.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1735%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Halva Opinion
Net carbs 0g 55.99g Halva
Protein 0g 12.49g Halva
Fats 0g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 0g 60.49g Halva
Calories 0kcal 469kcal Halva
Fiber 0g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 24mg 33mg Halva
Iron 0.33mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 1mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 0mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 8mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 38758mg 195mg Halva
Zinc 0.1mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.03mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.1mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 0.1µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 0µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Saturated Fat 0g 4.127g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 38563mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.