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Caraway cheese vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caraway cheese and Edam?

  • Edam has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium than Caraway cheese.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 53% higher.

We used Cheese, caraway and Cheese, edam types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 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 +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.6%
~equal in Calcium ~731mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~536mg
~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.
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% 63% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
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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 AVitamin A +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +470.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.076mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 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 CarbsCarbs +114%
Contains more OtherOther +28.7%
~equal in Protein ~24.99g
~equal in Fats ~27.8g
~equal in Water ~41.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 +24.8%
~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.
Caraway cheese Edam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway cheese Edam Opinion
Calories 376kcal 357kcal Caraway cheese
Protein 25.18g 24.99g Caraway cheese
Fats 29.2g 27.8g Caraway cheese
Net carbs 3.06g 1.43g Caraway cheese
Carbs 3.06g 1.43g Caraway cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 89mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Magnesium 22mg 30mg Edam
Calcium 673mg 731mg Edam
Potassium 93mg 188mg Edam
Iron 0.64mg 0.44mg Caraway cheese
Sugar 1.43g Caraway cheese
Copper 0.024mg 0.036mg Edam
Zinc 2.94mg 3.75mg Edam
Phosphorus 490mg 536mg Edam
Sodium 690mg 812mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 1054IU 825IU Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 271µg 243µg Caraway cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Manganese 0.021mg 0.011mg Caraway cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.389mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.082mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.076mg Edam
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Folate 18µg 16µg Caraway cheese
Choline 15.4mg Edam
Saturated Fat 18.584g 17.572g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.275g 8.125g Caraway cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 0.665g Caraway cheese
Tryptophan 0.324mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.896mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.563mg 1.308mg Caraway cheese
Leucine 2.412mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.095mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.659mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.326mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.682mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.884mg 1.034mg Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caraway cheese 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
20%
Caraway cheese
33%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Caraway cheese
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.012g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/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.