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Mozzarella vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mozzarella and halva

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium, vitamin B1,2, and vitamin B2, yet halva is richer in copper, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 131% higher.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index than halva.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +2115.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +738.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.8%
Contains more IronIron +1712%
Contains more CopperCopper +4351.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +38%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.8%

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.
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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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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 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2280%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more FolateFolate +622.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +120.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1259.7%
Contains more OtherOther +31.1%
Contains more FatsFats +25.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1851.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
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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 -62%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1566.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.027mg 1.202mg 131%
Calcium 731mg 33mg 70%
Iron 0.25mg 4.53mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 8.481g 53%
Magnesium 26mg 218mg 46%
Manganese 0.873mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.04µg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.424mg 34%
Saturated fat 10.867g 4.127g 31%
Protein 27.5g 12.49g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.348mg 21%
Carbs 3.1g 60.49g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.088mg 19%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2.856mg 17%
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg 15%
Folate 9µg 65µg 14%
Phosphorus 524mg 607mg 12%
Zinc 3.13mg 4.32mg 11%
Calories 280kcal 469kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 8.194g 8%
Selenium 15.7µg 11.5µg 8%
Sodium 16mg 195mg 8%
Fats 17.1g 21.52g 7%
Potassium 95mg 187mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 55.99g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.74g)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.