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Baby food vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Baby food and Edam

  • Baby food has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Fiber, however, Edam is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Baby food covers your daily need of Iron 588% more than Edam.
  • Baby food has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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.
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Edam
Contains more Iron +10695.5%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +132.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +827.8%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +10695.5%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +132.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +827.8%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Equal in Calcium - 731

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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Edam
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6489.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +598.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42234.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.7%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4025%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
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 E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6489.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +598.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42234.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.7%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4025%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Edam
Contains more Carbs +5032.9%
Contains more Protein +104.8%
Contains more Fats +531.8%
Contains more Water +520.3%
Contains more Other +27.9%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
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 +5032.9%
Contains more Protein +104.8%
Contains more Fats +531.8%
Contains more Water +520.3%
Contains more Other +27.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +573.7%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +573.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Edam Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 1.43g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 24.99g Edam
Fats 4.4g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 73.4g 1.43g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 357kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g 1.43g Baby food
Fiber 7.5g 0g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 731mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 0.44mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 30mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 437mg 188mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 812mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.334mg 0.036mg Baby food
Manganese 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 25.9µg 14.5µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.24mg Baby food
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.037mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.389mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.082mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.281mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.076mg Baby food
Folate 43µg 16µg Baby food
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.4mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 1.041mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.404mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.24mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.653mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.286mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 17.572g Baby food
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.665g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby food 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
176%
Baby food
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 809mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.803g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.