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Halva vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are halva and gouda cheese different?

  • Halva is higher in copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and vitamin B1; however, gouda cheese is richer in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 130% higher.
  • Halva contains 79 times more manganese than gouda cheese. While halva contains 0.873mg of manganese, gouda cheese contains only 0.011mg.
  • Halva has less sodium.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than halva (55).

Candies, halavah, plain and Cheese, gouda 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.
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 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +651.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +1787.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3238.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7836.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2021.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.1%
~equal in Zinc ~3.9mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~546mg

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% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3750%

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
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2624.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.7%
Contains more FatsFats +27.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1029.7%
Contains more OtherOther +115.3%

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
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1190.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.747g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Gouda cheese
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 Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.036mg 130%
Calcium 33mg 700mg 67%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.54µg 63%
Saturated fat 4.127g 17.614g 61%
Iron 4.53mg 0.24mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.657g 52%
Magnesium 218mg 29mg 45%
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg 38%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.011mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.03mg 33%
Sodium 195mg 819mg 27%
Protein 12.49g 24.94g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.08mg 21%
Carbs 60.49g 2.22g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.334mg 19%
Fiber 4.5g 0g 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.063mg 17%
Folate 65µg 21µg 11%
Fats 21.52g 27.44g 9%
Phosphorus 607mg 546mg 9%
Calories 469kcal 356kcal 6%
Selenium 11.5µg 14.5µg 5%
Zinc 4.32mg 3.9mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.34mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Potassium 187mg 121mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 7.747g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 55.99g 2.22g 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
Halva Gouda cheese
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
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
79%
Gouda cheese

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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/nutrients
  2. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.