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Halva vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halva and Mousse different?

  • Halva has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 than Mousse.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 125% higher.
  • Halva contains 15 times more Manganese than Mousse. While Halva contains 0.873mg of Manganese, Mousse contains only 0.059mg.
  • Halva has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, halavah, plain and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Halva
8
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2
Mousse
Contains more Iron +723.6%
Contains more Magnesium +990%
Contains more Phosphorus +418.8%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +575%
Contains more Copper +1502.7%
Contains more Manganese +1379.7%
Contains more Selenium +55.4%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
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 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Iron +723.6%
Contains more Magnesium +990%
Contains more Phosphorus +418.8%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +575%
Contains more Copper +1502.7%
Contains more Manganese +1379.7%
Contains more Selenium +55.4%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%

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.
Halva
4
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6
Mousse
Contains more Vitamin B1 +842.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1856.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +25350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1075%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
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 31% 11% 0% 1% 12% 48% 3% 32% 14% 12% 59% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +842.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1856.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +25350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1075%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
4
:
1
Mousse
Contains more Protein +201.7%
Contains more Fats +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +276.4%
Contains more Other +115.3%
Contains more Water +1615%
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
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +201.7%
Contains more Fats +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +276.4%
Contains more Other +115.3%
Contains more Water +1615%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halva
3
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0
Mousse
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +864.8%
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +864.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 55.99g 15.47g Halva
Protein 12.49g 4.14g Halva
Fats 21.52g 16g Halva
Carbs 60.49g 16.07g Halva
Calories 469kcal 225kcal Halva
Sugar 14.81g Halva
Fiber 4.5g 0.6g Halva
Calcium 33mg 96mg Mousse
Iron 4.53mg 0.55mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg 20mg Halva
Phosphorus 607mg 117mg Halva
Potassium 187mg 143mg Halva
Sodium 195mg 38mg Mousse
Zinc 4.32mg 0.64mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg 0.075mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg 0.059mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg 7.4µg Halva
Vitamin A 2IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.045mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.146mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.058mg Halva
Folate 65µg 15µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mousse
Cholesterol 0mg 140mg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g 9.151g Halva
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g 5.027g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.879g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Mousse
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
27%
Halva
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.024g)
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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/nutrients
  2. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.