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Edam vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Edam and Brie

  • Edam is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Brie is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Edam is 55% higher.
  • Edam contains 3 times more Phosphorus than Brie. Edam contains 536mg of Phosphorus, while Brie contains 188mg.
  • Brie contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Cheese, brie.

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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.
Edam
Edam
6
:
3
Brie
Brie
Contains more Calcium +297.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.1%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains more Zinc +57.6%
Contains more Copper +89.5%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Manganese +209.1%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Brie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +297.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.1%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains more Zinc +57.6%
Contains more Copper +89.5%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Manganese +209.1%
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.
Edam
Edam
1
:
7
Brie
Brie
Contains more Vitamin A +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.2%
Contains more Folate +306.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.65
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
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%
Brie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.2%
Contains more Folate +306.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.65
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
4
:
1
Brie
Brie
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Carbs +217.8%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Equal in Fats - 27.68
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
Brie
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Carbs +217.8%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Equal in Fats - 27.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
1
:
2
Brie
Brie
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.41
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.013
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Brie
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.41
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.013

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Brie Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 0.45g Edam
Protein 24.99g 20.75g Edam
Fats 27.8g 27.68g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 0.45g Edam
Calories 357kcal 334kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 0.45g Brie
Calcium 731mg 184mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.5mg Brie
Magnesium 30mg 20mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 188mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 152mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 629mg Brie
Zinc 3.75mg 2.38mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.019mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 825IU 592IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 174µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.24mg
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.235mg Brie
Folate 16µg 65µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.322mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.751mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 1.015mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 1.929mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 1.851mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.592mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 1.158mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 1.34mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.716mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 100mg Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 17.41g Brie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 8.013g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.826g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Brie
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
35%
Edam
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients
  2. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.