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Brie vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brie and Edam

  • Brie is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Edam is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Edam is 55% higher.
  • Brie contains 4 times more Folate than Edam. Brie contains 65µg of Folate, while Edam contains 16µg.
  • Brie contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, brie 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.
Brie
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
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 IronIron +13.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +209.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +297.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.1%
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
Brie
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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% 36% 4.8% 15% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
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% 50% 4.8% 15% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +39.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.54µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
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21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 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 WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217.8%
Contains more OtherOther +56.3%
~equal in Fats ~27.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
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66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.572g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.125g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Edam Opinion
Calories 334kcal 357kcal Edam
Protein 20.75g 24.99g Edam
Fats 27.68g 27.8g Edam
Net carbs 0.45g 1.43g Edam
Carbs 0.45g 1.43g Edam
Cholesterol 100mg 89mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Magnesium 20mg 30mg Edam
Calcium 184mg 731mg Edam
Potassium 152mg 188mg Edam
Iron 0.5mg 0.44mg Brie
Sugar 0.45g 1.43g Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.036mg Edam
Zinc 2.38mg 3.75mg Edam
Phosphorus 188mg 536mg Edam
Sodium 629mg 812mg Brie
Vitamin A 592IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A 174µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.24mg
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.034mg 0.011mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.037mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.389mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.082mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.281mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.076mg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 1.54µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg
Folate 65µg 16µg Brie
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 17.41g 17.572g Brie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.665g Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.751mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.015mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 1.929mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 1.851mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.592mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.34mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.716mg 1.034mg Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie 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
43%
Brie
33%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.