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Gouda cheese vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gouda cheese and Halva different?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Halva is richer in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Halva is 130% higher.

Cheese, gouda and Candies, halavah, plain 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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
2
:
8
Halva
Halva
Contains more Calcium +2021.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.1%
Contains more Iron +1787.5%
Contains more Magnesium +651.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Copper +3238.9%
Contains more Manganese +7836.4%
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +2021.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.1%
Contains more Iron +1787.5%
Contains more Magnesium +651.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Copper +3238.9%
Contains more Manganese +7836.4%

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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
7
:
5
Halva
Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +28050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Folate +209.5%
Gouda cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
Halva
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +28050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Folate +209.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
4
:
1
Halva
Halva
Contains more Protein +99.7%
Contains more Fats +27.5%
Contains more Water +1029.7%
Contains more Other +115.3%
Contains more Carbs +2624.8%
Gouda cheese
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Halva
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 Protein +99.7%
Contains more Fats +27.5%
Contains more Water +1029.7%
Contains more Other +115.3%
Contains more Carbs +2624.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
0
:
3
Halva
Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1190.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.194
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1190.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.194

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Halva Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 55.99g Halva
Protein 24.94g 12.49g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 21.52g Gouda cheese
Carbs 2.22g 60.49g Halva
Calories 356kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 2.22g Halva
Fiber 0g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 700mg 33mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 29mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 546mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 121mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 819mg 195mg Halva
Zinc 3.9mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.036mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.011mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 14.5µg 11.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 563IU 2IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 0µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.088mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.174mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 21µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.04µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg Halva
Saturated Fat 17.614g 4.127g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Halva
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
33%
Gouda cheese
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.487g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.