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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Edam

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Iron, however, Edam has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 38% more.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 7 times more Copper than Edam. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.238mg of Copper, while Edam has 0.036mg.
  • Edam is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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.
Contains more Calcium +51.7%
Contains more Iron +104.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Copper +561.1%
Contains more Manganese +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%
Equal in Zinc - 3.75
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +51.7%
Contains more Iron +104.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Copper +561.1%
Contains more Manganese +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%
Equal in Zinc - 3.75

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 B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
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 B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +39%
Equal in Carbs - 1.43
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 Water +21.8%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +39%
Equal in Carbs - 1.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.9%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Edam Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 1.43g Edam
Protein 20g 24.99g Edam
Fats 20g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 1.37g 1.43g Edam
Calories 265kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 0g 1.43g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 731mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.44mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 30mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 536mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 1529mg 812mg Edam
Zinc 3.87mg 3.75mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.036mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.011mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 15IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.389mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.082mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.281mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 10µg 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.54µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 1.519mg 0.932mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.983mg 2.57mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.369mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.434mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.752mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 88mg 89mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 17.572g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Edam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.255g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 717mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.