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Halva vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Halva and Sponge cake

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, while Sponge cake has more Vitamin B2.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 127% higher.
  • Sponge cake contains 24 times less Magnesium than Halva. Halva contains 218mg of Magnesium, while Sponge cake contains 9mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe.

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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 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%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +60.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
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%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +60.9%

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.
Halva
5
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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%
Contains more Vitamin A +12800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +825%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +12800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +825%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Sponge cake
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 Halva Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 57.7g Sponge cake
Protein 12.49g 7.3g Halva
Fats 21.52g 4.3g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 57.7g Halva
Calories 469kcal 297kcal Halva
Fiber 4.5g Halva
Calcium 33mg 42mg Sponge cake
Iron 4.53mg 1.58mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 9mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 100mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 141mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 228mg Halva
Zinc 4.32mg 0.59mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.056mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.167mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 2IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.159mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 1.204mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.059mg Halva
Folate 65µg 39µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.37µg 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 0mg 170mg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 1.301g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 1.576g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.649g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halva Sponge cake
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
27%
Halva
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
32%
Sponge cake

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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/nutrients
  2. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/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.