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Romano cheese vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between romano cheese and halva

  • Romano cheese is higher in calcium and vitamin B12, yet halva is higher in copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and vitamin B1.
  • Halva covers your daily copper needs 130% more than romano cheese.
  • The glycemic index of romano cheese is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, romano 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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
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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 +3124.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +431.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.4%
Contains more IronIron +488.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3906.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4265%

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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
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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 +320.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1045.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +309.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +828.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
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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 +154.6%
Contains more FatsFats +25.2%
Contains more WaterWater +742.2%
Contains more OtherOther +267.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1566.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 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 -75.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1330.2%
~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.
Romano cheese Halva
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.03mg 1.202mg 130%
Calcium 1064mg 33mg 103%
Saturated fat 17.115g 4.127g 59%
Sodium 1433mg 195mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 8.481g 53%
Iron 0.77mg 4.53mg 47%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.04µg 45%
Magnesium 41mg 218mg 42%
Protein 31.8g 12.49g 39%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.873mg 37%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.424mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.088mg 22%
Phosphorus 760mg 607mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.348mg 20%
Carbs 3.63g 60.49g 19%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 2.856mg 17%
Zinc 2.58mg 4.32mg 16%
Folate 7µg 65µg 15%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Fats 26.94g 21.52g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.174mg 5%
Selenium 14.5µg 11.5µg 5%
Calories 387kcal 469kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Potassium 86mg 187mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 8.194g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 55.99g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano 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
26%
Romano cheese
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 1238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.988g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.