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Gouda cheese vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gouda cheese and Edam

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE in Edam is higher than in Gouda cheese.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gouda and Cheese, edam.

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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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
2
:
5
Edam
Edam
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.4%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Phosphorus - 536
Equal in Sodium - 812
Equal in Zinc - 3.75
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.4%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Phosphorus - 536
Equal in Sodium - 812
Equal in Zinc - 3.75
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
3
:
4
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.076
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Gouda cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.076
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
1
:
4
Edam
Edam
Contains more Carbs +55.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Equal in Water - 41.56
Equal in Other - 4.22
Gouda cheese
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
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
Contains more Carbs +55.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Equal in Water - 41.56
Equal in Other - 4.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
0
:
3
Edam
Edam
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.665
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.665

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Edam Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 1.43g Gouda cheese
Protein 24.94g 24.99g Edam
Fats 27.44g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 2.22g 1.43g Gouda cheese
Calories 356kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 2.22g 1.43g Edam
Calcium 700mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.24mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 29mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 546mg 536mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 819mg 812mg Edam
Zinc 3.9mg 3.75mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.036mg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 563IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.24mg
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.281mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.076mg Gouda cheese
Folate 21µg 16µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.54µg
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.352mg
Threonine 0.93mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.564mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.654mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.719mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.806mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.032mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 114mg 89mg Edam
Saturated Fat 17.614g 17.572g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.665g Edam

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Edam
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
33%
Gouda cheese
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042000000000002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/nutrients
  2. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.