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Tamale vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tamale and Halva

  • Tamale is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Halva is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 127% higher.
  • Tamale contains 14 times more Vitamin B12 than Halva. Tamale contains 0.54µg of Vitamin B12, while Halva contains 0.04µg.

Food types used in this article are Tamales (Navajo) 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.
Tamale
0
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10
Halva
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Iron +271.3%
Contains more Magnesium +890.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +513.1%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Zinc +191.9%
Contains more Copper +1807.9%
Contains more Manganese +401.7%
Contains more Selenium +91.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Iron +271.3%
Contains more Magnesium +890.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +513.1%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Zinc +191.9%
Contains more Copper +1807.9%
Contains more Manganese +401.7%
Contains more Selenium +91.7%

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.
Tamale
4
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6
Halva
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +748%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.4%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.088
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% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 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 C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +748%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.4%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.088

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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4
Halva
Contains more Water +1755.6%
Contains more Protein +98.9%
Contains more Fats +251.6%
Contains more Carbs +233.8%
Contains more Other +32.6%
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 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 +1755.6%
Contains more Protein +98.9%
Contains more Fats +251.6%
Contains more Carbs +233.8%
Contains more Other +32.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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2
Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1132.7%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1132.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Halva Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 55.99g Halva
Protein 6.28g 12.49g Halva
Fats 6.12g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 18.12g 60.49g Halva
Calories 153kcal 469kcal Halva
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Halva
Fiber 3.1g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 29mg 33mg Halva
Iron 1.22mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 22mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 99mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 131mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 427mg 195mg Halva
Zinc 1.48mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.063mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.174mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 6µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.1mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.174mg Tamale
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 15µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.04µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Halva
Saturated Fat 2.396g 4.127g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 8.481g Halva
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale 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
16%
Tamale
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.