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Turkey meat vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turkey meat and halva

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, halva is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, manganese, and vitamin B1.
  • Halva covers your daily need for copper, 123% more than turkey meat.
  • The glycemic index of halva is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 +27.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +159.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +626.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.7%
Contains more IronIron +315.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1192.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6135.7%

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.
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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +444.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2450%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +842.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +622.2%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 ProteinProtein +128.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1630.8%
Contains more FatsFats +191.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +100716.7%
Contains more OtherOther +281.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 -47.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +209.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +300.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.093mg 1.202mg 123%
Phosphorus 223mg 607mg 55%
Magnesium 30mg 218mg 45%
Iron 1.09mg 4.53mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 8.481g 42%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 2.856mg 42%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.04µg 41%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.873mg 37%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Selenium 29.8µg 11.5µg 33%
Protein 28.55g 12.49g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.424mg 32%
Fats 7.39g 21.52g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.348mg 21%
Carbs 0.06g 60.49g 20%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Zinc 2.48mg 4.32mg 17%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.174mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.088mg 15%
Folate 9µg 65µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 8.194g 14%
Calories 189kcal 469kcal 14%
Saturated fat 2.155g 4.127g 9%
Sodium 103mg 195mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Potassium 239mg 187mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0.06g 55.99g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.972g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.