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Swiss cheese vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Swiss cheese and halva?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, and selenium, yet halva is higher in copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and vitamin B1.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 128% more.
  • The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, swiss and Candies, halavah, plain types 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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
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 +2597%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +560.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.7%
Contains more IronIron +3384.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2457.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3257.7%
~equal in Zinc ~4.32mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~607mg
~equal in Sodium ~195mg

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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +243.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7550%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +390.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 +115.9%
Contains more FatsFats +44%
Contains more WaterWater +925.3%
Contains more OtherOther +62.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4100.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 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 -77.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +532.4%
~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.
Swiss cheese Halva
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Swiss cheese Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.047mg 1.202mg 128%
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.04µg 126%
Calcium 890mg 33mg 86%
Saturated fat 18.227g 4.127g 64%
Iron 0.13mg 4.53mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 8.481g 48%
Magnesium 33mg 218mg 44%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.873mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.424mg 34%
Selenium 30µg 11.5µg 34%
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Protein 26.96g 12.49g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.348mg 21%
Carbs 1.44g 60.49g 20%
Fiber 0g 4.5g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.856mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.088mg 16%
Fats 30.99g 21.52g 15%
Folate 10µg 65µg 14%
Phosphorus 574mg 607mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.174mg 4%
Calories 393kcal 469kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Potassium 72mg 187mg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 1.44g 55.99g N/A
Zinc 4.37mg 4.32mg 0%
Sodium 187mg 195mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 8.194g 0%
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss 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
48%
Swiss cheese
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.