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Blue cheese vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Blue cheese and Edam

  • Blue cheese has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Edam has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 29% more.
  • Blue cheese has 12 times more Vitamin B3 than Edam. Blue cheese has 1.016mg of Vitamin B3, while Edam has 0.082mg.
  • Edam is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, blue and Cheese, edam.

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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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
2
:
7
Edam
Edam
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +38.4%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +38.4%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
6
:
4
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1139%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +515.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Edam
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 B3 +1139%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +515.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
4
:
1
Edam
Edam
Contains more Carbs +63.6%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Equal in Water - 41.56
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Edam
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 +63.6%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Equal in Water - 41.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
1
:
2
Edam
Edam
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Edam Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 1.43g Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 24.99g Edam
Fats 28.74g 27.8g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 1.43g Blue cheese
Calories 353kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 0.5g 1.43g Blue cheese
Calcium 528mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.31mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 23mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 387mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 256mg 188mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 812mg Edam
Zinc 2.66mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.04mg 0.036mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 721IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.24mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 20IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.082mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.281mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.076mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 16µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.785mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.124mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 1.919mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 1.852mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.584mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.556mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.758mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 75mg 89mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 17.572g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.665g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese 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
42%
Blue cheese
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.097g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.