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Cabbage vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cabbage and Edam?

  • Cabbage is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Edam is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 88% more.
  • Cabbage has less Sodium.

We used Cabbage, raw and Cheese, edam types 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.
Cabbage
Cabbage
3
:
7
Edam
Edam
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Manganese +1354.5%
Contains more Calcium +1727.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +1961.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +1983.3%
Contains more Copper +89.5%
Contains more Selenium +4733.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.44
Cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Manganese +1354.5%
Contains more Calcium +1727.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +1961.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +1983.3%
Contains more Copper +89.5%
Contains more Selenium +4733.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.44

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.
Cabbage
Cabbage
6
:
6
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +3204.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +741.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +872.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +3204.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +741.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +872.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cabbage
Cabbage
2
:
3
Edam
Edam
Contains more Carbs +305.6%
Contains more Water +121.8%
Contains more Protein +1852.3%
Contains more Fats +27700%
Contains more Other +559.4%
Cabbage
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 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 +305.6%
Contains more Water +121.8%
Contains more Protein +1852.3%
Contains more Fats +27700%
Contains more Other +559.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cabbage
Cabbage
1
:
2
Edam
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47694.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3811.8%
Cabbage
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47694.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3811.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Edam Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 1.43g Cabbage
Protein 1.28g 24.99g Edam
Fats 0.1g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 5.8g 1.43g Cabbage
Calories 25kcal 357kcal Edam
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g 1.43g Edam
Fiber 2.5g 0g Cabbage
Calcium 40mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.47mg 0.44mg Cabbage
Magnesium 12mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 26mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 170mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 18mg 812mg Cabbage
Zinc 0.18mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.019mg 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.16mg 0.011mg Cabbage
Selenium 0.3µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 98IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 36.6mg 0mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.037mg Cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 0.082mg Cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.076mg Cabbage
Folate 43µg 16µg Cabbage
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 76µg 2.3µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.035mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.03mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.041mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.044mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.012mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.042mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.022mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.034g 17.572g Cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cabbage 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
35%
Cabbage
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.538g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.