Edam vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Edam and Cheddar Cheese?
- Edam is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% more.
- Cheddar Cheese contains 2 times less Potassium than Edam. Edam contains 188mg of Potassium, while Cheddar Cheese contains 76mg.
- Cheddar Cheese has less Sodium.
We used Cheese, edam and Cheese, cheddar 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.
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Iron
+214.3%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+17.8%
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Potassium
+147.4%
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Copper
+20%
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Sodium
-19.6%
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Manganese
+145.5%
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Selenium
+96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Zinc - 3.64
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Iron
+214.3%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+17.8%
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Potassium
+147.4%
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Copper
+20%
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Sodium
-19.6%
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Manganese
+145.5%
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Selenium
+96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Zinc - 3.64
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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Vitamin B1
+27.6%
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Vitamin B3
+39%
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Vitamin B6
+15.2%
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Vitamin B12
+40%
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Vitamin A
+50.5%
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Vitamin E
+195.8%
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Vitamin D
+20%
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Vitamin B5
+45.9%
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Folate
+68.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.428
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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Vitamin B1
+27.6%
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Vitamin B3
+39%
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Vitamin B6
+15.2%
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Vitamin B12
+40%
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Vitamin A
+50.5%
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Vitamin E
+195.8%
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Vitamin D
+20%
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Vitamin B5
+45.9%
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Folate
+68.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.428
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+12.3%
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+13.7%
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Fats
+19.8%
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Carbs
+116.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
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4.22 g
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
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Water
+12.3%
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+13.7%
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Fats
+19.8%
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Carbs
+116.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+13.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+113.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Saturated Fat:
17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.665 g
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+13.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+113.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 1.43g | 3.09g | |
Protein | 24.99g | 22.87g | |
Fats | 27.8g | 33.31g | |
Carbs | 1.43g | 3.09g | |
Calories | 357kcal | 404kcal | |
Sugar | 1.43g | 0.48g | |
Calcium | 731mg | 710mg | |
Iron | 0.44mg | 0.14mg | |
Magnesium | 30mg | 27mg | |
Phosphorus | 536mg | 455mg | |
Potassium | 188mg | 76mg | |
Sodium | 812mg | 653mg | |
Zinc | 3.75mg | 3.64mg | |
Copper | 0.036mg | 0.03mg | |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.027mg | |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 28.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 825IU | 1242IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 243µg | 330µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.71mg | |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 24IU | |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.029mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.428mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.059mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.41mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.066mg | |
Folate | 16µg | 27µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 1.1µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.4µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.547mg | |
Threonine | 0.932mg | 1.044mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.206mg | |
Leucine | 2.57mg | 1.939mg | |
Lysine | 2.66mg | 1.025mg | |
Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.547mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.074mg | |
Valine | 1.81mg | 1.404mg | |
Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.547mg | |
Cholesterol | 89mg | 99mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.917g | ||
Saturated Fat | 17.572g | 18.867g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.125g | 9.246g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 1.421g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.295g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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