Edam vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Edam and Swiss cheese different?
- Edam is richer in Vitamin B2, while Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Swiss cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 63% more than Edam.
- Edam contains 4 times more Sodium than Swiss cheese. Edam contains 812mg of Sodium, while Swiss cheese contains 187mg.
Cheese, edam and Cheese, swiss types were used 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
+238.5%
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Potassium
+161.1%
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Calcium
+21.8%
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Sodium
-77%
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Zinc
+16.5%
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Copper
+30.6%
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Manganese
+136.4%
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Selenium
+106.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Phosphorus - 574
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Iron
+238.5%
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Potassium
+161.1%
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Calcium
+21.8%
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Sodium
-77%
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Zinc
+16.5%
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Copper
+30.6%
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Manganese
+136.4%
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Selenium
+106.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Phosphorus - 574
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 D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+236.4%
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Vitamin B2
+28.8%
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Vitamin B3
+28.1%
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Folate
+60%
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Vitamin K
+64.3%
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Vitamin A
+26.9%
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Vitamin E
+150%
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Vitamin B5
+25.6%
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Vitamin B12
+98.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+236.4%
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Vitamin B2
+28.8%
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Vitamin B3
+28.1%
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Folate
+60%
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Vitamin K
+64.3%
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Vitamin A
+26.9%
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Vitamin E
+150%
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Vitamin B5
+25.6%
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Vitamin B12
+98.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+10.4%
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+41.6%
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Fats
+11.5%
Equal in Protein - 26.96
Equal in Carbs - 1.44
Equal in Water - 37.63
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
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Water
+10.4%
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+41.6%
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Fats
+11.5%
Equal in Protein - 26.96
Equal in Carbs - 1.44
Equal in Water - 37.63
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+101.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.227
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.046
Saturated Fat:
17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.665 g
Saturated Fat:
18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.341 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+101.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.227
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.046
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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 | 1.44g |
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| Protein | 24.99g | 26.96g |
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| Fats | 27.8g | 30.99g |
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| Carbs | 1.43g | 1.44g |
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| Calories | 357kcal | 393kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.43g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 731mg | 890mg |
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| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.13mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 536mg | 574mg |
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| Potassium | 188mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 812mg | 187mg |
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| Zinc | 3.75mg | 4.37mg |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.047mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.026mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin A | 825IU | 1047IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 243µg | 288µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.071mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 3.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.401mg |
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| Threonine | 0.932mg | 1.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.537mg |
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| Leucine | 2.57mg | 2.959mg |
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| Lysine | 2.66mg | 2.585mg |
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| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.784mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.662mg |
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| Valine | 1.81mg | 2.139mg |
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| Histidine | 1.034mg | 1.065mg |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 93mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.987g |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.572g | 18.227g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.125g | 8.046g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 1.341g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.655g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.