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Sponge cake vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sponge cake and Halva

  • Sponge cake has more Vitamin B2, while Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 127% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe 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 Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +60.9%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +507%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Zinc +632.2%
Contains more Copper +2046.4%
Contains more Manganese +422.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +60.9%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +507%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Zinc +632.2%
Contains more Copper +2046.4%
Contains more Manganese +422.8%

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.
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Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +12800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +825%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +489.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 0% 40% 70% 23% 33% 14% 30% 47% 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 A +12800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +825%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +489.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +701.1%
Contains more Protein +71.1%
Contains more Fats +400.5%
Contains more Other +40.8%
Equal in Carbs - 60.49
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 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 +701.1%
Contains more Protein +71.1%
Contains more Fats +400.5%
Contains more Other +40.8%
Equal in Carbs - 60.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +419.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1206.8%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +419.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1206.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Halva Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 55.99g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 12.49g Halva
Fats 4.3g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 57.7g 60.49g Halva
Calories 297kcal 469kcal Halva
Fiber 4.5g Halva
Calcium 42mg 33mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 9mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 100mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 141mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 228mg 195mg Halva
Zinc 0.59mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.056mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.167mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 18.5µg 11.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 2IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.088mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.174mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 39µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.04µg Sponge cake
Tryptophan 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 0mg Halva
Saturated Fat 1.301g 4.127g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Halva
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
22%
Sponge cake
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.826g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
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.

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. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/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.