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Broth vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and edam different?

  • Broth is richer in selenium and choline, while edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1003% more than edam.
  • Broth contains 7 times more choline than edam. Broth contains 114.6mg of choline, while edam contains 15.4mg.
  • Edam is lower in sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than edam (27).

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Cheese, edam 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.
Broth
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Edam
5
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.4%
Contains more IronIron +134.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4066.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%

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.
Broth
8
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 EVitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +644.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.389mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Edam
3
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 +1159.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1065.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +100.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1730.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Edam
1
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 -80.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +573.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Edam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Broth Edam DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 812mg 1003%
Saturated fat 3.43g 17.572g 64%
Calcium 187mg 731mg 54%
Phosphorus 166mg 536mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.54µg 52%
Zinc 0.09mg 3.75mg 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 243µg 27%
Selenium 28µg 14.5µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.665g 25%
Cholesterol 13mg 89mg 25%
Fats 13.88g 27.8g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 15.4mg 18%
Protein 16.66g 24.99g 17%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.082mg 15%
Iron 1.03mg 0.44mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 8.125g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.281mg 6%
Magnesium 56mg 30mg 6%
Carbs 18.01g 1.43g 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.011mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.037mg 5%
Calories 267kcal 357kcal 5%
Copper 0mg 0.036mg 4%
Folate 32µg 16µg 4%
Potassium 309mg 188mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.389mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.076mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.24mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 1.43g N/A
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 23063mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.142g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.