Edam vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Edam and Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Edam has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Iron.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 38% more.
- Edam has 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Edam has 243µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has 160µg.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, edam and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.
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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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Potassium
+50.4%
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Sodium
-46.9%
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Calcium
+51.7%
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Iron
+104.5%
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Magnesium
+26.7%
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Phosphorus
+36%
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Copper
+561.1%
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Manganese
+672.7%
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Selenium
+22.1%
Equal in Zinc - 3.87
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Potassium
+50.4%
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Sodium
-46.9%
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Calcium
+51.7%
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Iron
+104.5%
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Magnesium
+26.7%
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Phosphorus
+36%
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Copper
+561.1%
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Manganese
+672.7%
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Selenium
+22.1%
Equal in Zinc - 3.87
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 A
+36.4%
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Vitamin E
+41.2%
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Vitamin D
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+27.6%
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Vitamin B6
+55.1%
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Folate
+60%
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Vitamin K
+35.3%
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Vitamin B2
+24.9%
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Vitamin B3
+39%
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Vitamin B5
+15.7%
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Vitamin B12
+46.8%
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Vitamin A
+36.4%
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Vitamin E
+41.2%
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Vitamin D
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+27.6%
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Vitamin B6
+55.1%
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Folate
+60%
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Vitamin K
+35.3%
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Vitamin B2
+24.9%
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Vitamin B3
+39%
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Vitamin B5
+15.7%
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Vitamin B12
+46.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+25%
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Fats
+39%
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Water
+21.8%
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Other
+90.3%
Equal in Carbs - 1.37
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
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4.22 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
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Protein
+25%
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Fats
+39%
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Water
+21.8%
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+90.3%
Equal in Carbs - 1.37
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+43.9%
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Saturated Fat
-24.2%
Saturated Fat:
17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.665 g
Saturated Fat:
13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.462 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+43.9%
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Saturated Fat
-24.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.43g | 1.37g |
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| Protein | 24.99g | 20g |
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| Fats | 27.8g | 20g |
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| Carbs | 1.43g | 1.37g |
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| Calories | 357kcal | 265kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.43g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 731mg | 1109mg |
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| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.9mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 536mg | 729mg |
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| Potassium | 188mg | 125mg |
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| Sodium | 812mg | 1529mg |
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| Zinc | 3.75mg | 3.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.238mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.085mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 17.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 825IU | 605IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 243µg | 160µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.486mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.325mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.049mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 2.26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.24mg |
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| Threonine | 0.932mg | 1.519mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.2mg |
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| Leucine | 2.57mg | 2.983mg |
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| Lysine | 2.66mg | 2.459mg |
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| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.369mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.604mg |
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| Valine | 1.81mg | 1.498mg |
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| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.752mg |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 88mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.572g | 13.317g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.125g | 6.098g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.462g |
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| 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
35%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.255g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 717mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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.