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Buttermilk vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Buttermilk and Edam?

  • Edam has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Buttermilk.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 85% higher.
  • Buttermilk is lower in Sodium.

We used Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Cheese, edam types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Calcium +530.2%
Contains more Iron +780%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +502.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +792.9%
Contains more Copper +227.3%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Calcium +530.2%
Contains more Iron +780%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +502.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +792.9%
Contains more Copper +227.3%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +625%

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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Edam
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1655.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +380%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.281
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1655.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +380%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.281

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +235%
Contains more Water +116.9%
Contains more Protein +655%
Contains more Fats +3059.1%
Contains more Other +374.2%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +235%
Contains more Water +116.9%
Contains more Protein +655%
Contains more Fats +3059.1%
Contains more Other +374.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3098.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1915.2%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3098.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1915.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Buttermilk Edam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Edam Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 1.43g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 24.99g Edam
Fats 0.88g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 4.79g 1.43g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 4.79g 1.43g Edam
Calcium 116mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.05mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 89mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 151mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 190mg 812mg Buttermilk
Zinc 0.42mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.011mg 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.002mg 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 2µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 47IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 1IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 5µg 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.141mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.171mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.313mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.277mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.087mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.217mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.1mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 4mg 89mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 17.572g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Edam
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
9%
Buttermilk
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/nutrients
  2. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.