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American cheese vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and halva

  • American cheese has more calcium and vitamin B12; however, halva is richer in copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and vitamin B1.
  • Halva covers your daily copper needs 128% more than American cheese.
  • Halva has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of halva is 55, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
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 CalciumCalcium +3066.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +738.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +619%
Contains more CopperCopper +2513%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2029.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~607mg

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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
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 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3657.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +544.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +712.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 +45.2%
Contains more FatsFats +47.7%
Contains more WaterWater +979.3%
Contains more OtherOther +269.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1534.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 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 -77.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +559.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.194g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.046mg 1.202mg 128%
Calcium 1045mg 33mg 101%
Sodium 1671mg 195mg 64%
Saturated fat 18.057g 4.127g 63%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.04µg 61%
Iron 0.63mg 4.53mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 8.481g 48%
Magnesium 26mg 218mg 46%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.873mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.424mg 34%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.348mg 23%
Carbs 3.7g 60.49g 19%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Zinc 2.49mg 4.32mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 2.856mg 17%
Fats 31.79g 21.52g 16%
Selenium 20.2µg 11.5µg 16%
Folate 8µg 65µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.088mg 11%
Protein 18.13g 12.49g 11%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.174mg 5%
Calories 371kcal 469kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Phosphorus 641mg 607mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Potassium 132mg 187mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.7g 55.99g N/A
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 8.194g 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese 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
33%
American cheese
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 1476mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.