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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 for halva is 130% higher.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than halva (55).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
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 +2021.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +651.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +1787.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3238.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
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 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3750%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more FolateFolate +209.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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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 +99.7%
Contains more FatsFats +27.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1029.7%
Contains more OtherOther +115.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2624.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 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 -76.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1190.9%
~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.
Gouda cheese Halva
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.036mg 1.202mg 130%
Calcium 700mg 33mg 67%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.04µg 63%
Saturated fat 17.614g 4.127g 61%
Iron 0.24mg 4.53mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 8.481g 52%
Magnesium 29mg 218mg 45%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.873mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.424mg 33%
Sodium 819mg 195mg 27%
Protein 24.94g 12.49g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.348mg 21%
Carbs 2.22g 60.49g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.088mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 2.856mg 17%
Folate 21µg 65µg 11%
Fats 27.44g 21.52g 9%
Phosphorus 546mg 607mg 9%
Calories 356kcal 469kcal 6%
Selenium 14.5µg 11.5µg 5%
Zinc 3.9mg 4.32mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.174mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Potassium 121mg 187mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 8.194g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 2.22g 55.99g N/A
Sugar 2.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda 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
32%
Gouda cheese
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
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 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.