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Nougat vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between nougat and edam

  • Nougat is richer in vitamin E, yet edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 80% higher.
  • Nougat contains 12 times more vitamin E than edam. Nougat contains 2.77mg of vitamin E, while edam contains 0.24mg.
  • Nougat contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, nougat, with almonds 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.
Nougat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
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 +34.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +272.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2663.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2184.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79%
Contains more ZincZinc +792.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +874.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +457.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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.
Nougat
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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 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
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 +1054.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +482.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +202%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Edam
4
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 +6360.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +650.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1564.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1833%
Contains more OtherOther +817.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
1
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -90.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.667g 17.572g 72%
Calcium 32mg 731mg 70%
Phosphorus 55mg 536mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.54µg 64%
Protein 3.33g 24.99g 43%
Fats 1.67g 27.8g 40%
Sodium 33mg 812mg 34%
Carbs 92.39g 1.43g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Zinc 0.42mg 3.75mg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 243µg 27%
Selenium 2.6µg 14.5µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.125g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.389mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.24mg 17%
Manganese 0.304mg 0.011mg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Copper 0.134mg 0.036mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.281mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.665g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.076mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Folate 5µg 16µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Choline 5.1mg 15.4mg 2%
Calories 398kcal 357kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 0.082mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.037mg 2%
Iron 0.59mg 0.44mg 2%
Potassium 105mg 188mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 89.09g 1.43g N/A
Magnesium 32mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 44.97g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat 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
9%
Nougat
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 779mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.905g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam 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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.