Tuna salad vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tuna salad and halva
- Tuna salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, yet halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Halva covers your daily copper needs 117% more than tuna salad.
- Tuna salad contains 30 times more vitamin B12 than halva. While tuna salad contains 1.2µg of vitamin B12, halva contains only 0.04µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad 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 SeleniumSelenium | +258.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1047.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +353% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +729% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +671.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +241% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2082.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1267.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +329.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +712.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
Protein:
12.49 g
Fats:
21.52 g
Carbs:
60.49 g
Water:
3.67 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1621% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +542.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
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 | -62.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +183.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.145mg | 1.202mg | 117% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 607mg | 61% |
| Selenium | 41.2µg | 11.5µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2µg | 0.04µg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 218mg | 47% |
| Iron | 1mg | 4.53mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.873mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 4.32mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.424mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.122g | 8.481g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 2.856mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.348mg | 21% |
| Fats | 9.26g | 21.52g | 19% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.5g | 18% |
| Carbs | 9.41g | 60.49g | 17% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 469kcal | 14% |
| Folate | 8µg | 65µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.887g | 8.194g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.544g | 4.127g | 12% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 195mg | 9% |
| Protein | 16.04g | 12.49g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 0.174mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.41g | 55.99g | N/A |
| Potassium | 178mg | 187mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.739mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.824mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.467mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.055g | 0g | N/A |
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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
27%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
133%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.583g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.