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Edam vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Edam and Ricotta

  • Edam is richer than Ricotta in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Edam is 54% higher.
  • Edam contains 10 times more Sodium than Ricotta. Edam contains 812mg of Sodium, while Ricotta contains 84mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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
8
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Contains more Calcium +253.1%
Contains more Iron +15.8%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.2%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains more Zinc +223.3%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Calcium +253.1%
Contains more Iron +15.8%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.2%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains more Zinc +223.3%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
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Contains more Protein +121.9%
Contains more Fats +114.2%
Contains more Other +313.7%
Contains more Carbs +112.6%
Contains more Water +72.5%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +121.9%
Contains more Fats +114.2%
Contains more Other +313.7%
Contains more Carbs +112.6%
Contains more Water +72.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 3.04g Ricotta
Protein 24.99g 11.26g Edam
Fats 27.8g 12.98g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 3.04g Ricotta
Calories 357kcal 174kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 731mg 207mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.38mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 11mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 158mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 105mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 3.75mg 1.16mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.021mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.006mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 825IU 445IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 120µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.11mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 10IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.013mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.195mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.213mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.043mg Edam
Folate 16µg 12µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.34µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.1µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.125mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.517mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.589mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 1.221mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 1.338mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.281mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.556mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.692mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.459mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 17.572g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 3.627g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.385g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Ricotta
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
35%
Edam
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 728mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.277g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.