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Halva vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between halva and camembert

  • Halva is richer in copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B1, yet camembert is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 131% higher.
  • Halva contains 23 times more manganese than camembert. Halva contains 0.873mg of manganese, while camembert contains 0.038mg.
  • Halva contains less saturated fat.
  • Camembert has a lower glycemic index than halva.

Food types used in this article are Candies, halavah, plain and Cheese, camembert.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +990%
Contains more IronIron +1272.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +5623.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2197.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1075.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.1%
~equal in Potassium ~187mg

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.
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%
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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +683.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3150%
~equal in Folate ~62µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13050%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.5%
Contains more FatsFats +12.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1311.4%
Contains more OtherOther +101.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1071.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Camembert
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 Halva Camembert DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.021mg 131%
Iron 4.53mg 0.33mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.3µg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.724g 52%
Saturated fat 4.127g 15.259g 51%
Magnesium 218mg 20mg 47%
Phosphorus 607mg 347mg 37%
Calcium 33mg 388mg 36%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.038mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.028mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.488mg 31%
Sodium 195mg 842mg 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 1.364mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 72mg 24%
Carbs 60.49g 0.46g 20%
Fiber 4.5g 0g 18%
Zinc 4.32mg 2.38mg 18%
Protein 12.49g 19.8g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.63mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.227mg 9%
Calories 469kcal 300kcal 8%
Selenium 11.5µg 14.5µg 5%
Fats 21.52g 24.26g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 7.023g 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Folate 65µg 62µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 55.99g 0.46g N/A
Potassium 187mg 187mg 0%
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Camembert
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
25%
Halva
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.132g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/nutrients
  2. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.