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Monterey Jack vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Monterey Jack and Halva

  • Monterey Jack has more Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Halva has more Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 130% more.

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

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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.
Contains more Calcium +2160.6%
Contains more Selenium +26.1%
Contains more Iron +529.2%
Contains more Magnesium +707.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains more Potassium +130.9%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Copper +3656.3%
Contains more Manganese +7836.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +2160.6%
Contains more Selenium +26.1%
Contains more Iron +529.2%
Contains more Magnesium +707.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains more Potassium +130.9%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Copper +3656.3%
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.
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Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +38350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1975%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2971%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340.5%
Contains more Folate +261.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
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 +38350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1975%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2971%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340.5%
Contains more Folate +261.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96%
Contains more Fats +40.7%
Contains more Water +1017.4%
Contains more Other +94%
Contains more Carbs +8795.6%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
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 +96%
Contains more Fats +40.7%
Contains more Water +1017.4%
Contains more Other +94%
Contains more Carbs +8795.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +843.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.194
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +843.4%
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.
Monterey Jack Halva
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Monterey Jack Halva Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 55.99g Halva
Protein 24.48g 12.49g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 21.52g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 60.49g Halva
Calories 373kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 0.5g Halva
Fiber 0g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 746mg 33mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 27mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 444mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 81mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 600mg 195mg Halva
Zinc 3mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.032mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.011mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 14.5µg 11.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 2IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.088mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.174mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 18µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.04µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Halva
Saturated Fat 19.066g 4.127g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 8.194g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monterey Jack 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
27%
Monterey Jack
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
133%
Halva

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 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 Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.