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Arrowroot vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between arrowroot and edam

  • Arrowroot is higher in folate, yet edam is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Edam covers your daily saturated fat needs 88% more than arrowroot.
  • Arrowroot contains 21 times more folate than edam. While arrowroot contains 338µg of folate, edam contains only 16µg.
  • The amount of sodium in arrowroot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of edam is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Arrowroot, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.5%
Contains more IronIron +404.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1481.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12083.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +495.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +446.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Edam
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1964.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +2012.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +559.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.281mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Edam
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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 CarbsCarbs +836.4%
Contains more WaterWater +94.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +489.4%
Contains more FatsFats +13800%
Contains more OtherOther +197.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +203025%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +622.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Edam DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 16µg 81%
Saturated fat 0.039g 17.572g 80%
Calcium 6mg 731mg 73%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Phosphorus 98mg 536mg 63%
Fats 0.2g 27.8g 42%
Protein 4.24g 24.99g 42%
Sodium 26mg 812mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Zinc 0.63mg 3.75mg 28%
Vitamin A 1µg 243µg 27%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.389mg 25%
Iron 2.22mg 0.44mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 8.125g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.076mg 15%
Calories 65kcal 357kcal 15%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.082mg 10%
Copper 0.121mg 0.036mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.037mg 9%
Potassium 454mg 188mg 8%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.011mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.665g 4%
Carbs 13.39g 1.43g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.281mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Edam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Arrowroot
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 786mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.533g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.