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Cauliflower vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cauliflower and Edam

  • Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, however, Edam is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Edam covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 87% more than Cauliflower.
  • Cauliflower has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cauliflower, raw 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.
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Manganese +1309.1%
Contains more Calcium +3222.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1118.2%
Contains more Zinc +1288.9%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.44
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Manganese +1309.1%
Contains more Calcium +3222.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1118.2%
Contains more Zinc +1288.9%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.44
Equal in Copper - 0.036

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.
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Edam
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +518.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +548.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
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 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +518.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +548.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +247.6%
Contains more Water +121.5%
Contains more Protein +1201.6%
Contains more Fats +9828.6%
Contains more Other +455.3%
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
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 +247.6%
Contains more Water +121.5%
Contains more Protein +1201.6%
Contains more Fats +9828.6%
Contains more Other +455.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23797.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2045.2%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23797.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2045.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower 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 Cauliflower Edam Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 1.43g Cauliflower
Protein 1.92g 24.99g Edam
Fats 0.28g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 4.97g 1.43g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 357kcal Edam
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 1.43g Edam
Fiber 2g 0g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.42mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 15mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 44mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 299mg 188mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 812mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.27mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.039mg 0.036mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.155mg 0.011mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 0IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.037mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.082mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.281mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.076mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 16µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 15.5µg 2.3µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.076mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.071mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.106mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.217mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.02mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.125mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.056mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 17.572g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.665g Edam
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
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?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.442g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.