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Halva vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between halva and monterey Jack

  • Halva has more copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, monterey Jack has more calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 130% more.
  • Halva has 79 times more manganese than monterey Jack. Halva has 0.873mg of manganese, while monterey Jack has 0.011mg.
  • Halva is lower in saturated fat.
  • Halva has a higher glycemic index than monterey Jack.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, halavah, plain and Cheese, monterey.

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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 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +707.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.9%
Contains more IronIron +529.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3656.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +44%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7836.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2160.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.1%

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% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2971%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1975%

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
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8795.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96%
Contains more FatsFats +40.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1017.4%
Contains more OtherOther +94%

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% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +843.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.751g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halva Monterey Jack
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halva Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 0.032mg 130%
Calcium 33mg 746mg 71%
Saturated fat 4.127g 19.066g 68%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 0.899g 51%
Iron 4.53mg 0.72mg 48%
Magnesium 218mg 27mg 45%
Manganese 0.873mg 0.011mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.015mg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.83µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Protein 12.49g 24.48g 24%
Phosphorus 607mg 444mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.39mg 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.079mg 21%
Carbs 60.49g 0.68g 20%
Fiber 4.5g 0g 18%
Sodium 195mg 600mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.856mg 0.093mg 17%
Fats 21.52g 30.28g 13%
Folate 65µg 18µg 12%
Zinc 4.32mg 3mg 12%
Calories 469kcal 373kcal 5%
Selenium 11.5µg 14.5µg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Potassium 187mg 81mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 8.751g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 55.99g 0.68g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halva Monterey Jack
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
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Halva
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.939g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.