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Edam vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Edam and Blue cheese

  • Edam has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Blue cheese has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 29% more.
  • Edam is lower in Saturated Fat.

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

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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
7
:
2
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
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%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
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%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
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%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
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
4
:
6
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1139%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +515.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.382
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1139%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +515.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.382
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
1
:
4
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +63.6%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Equal in Fats - 28.74
Equal in Water - 42.41
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
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
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +63.6%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Equal in Fats - 28.74
Equal in Water - 42.41

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients
  2. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.