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Romano cheese vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Romano cheese and Edam?

  • Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Edam is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 33% higher.
  • Edam has 2 times less Sodium than Romano cheese. Romano cheese has 1433mg of Sodium, while Edam has 812mg.

We used Cheese, romano 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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
5
:
4
Edam
Edam
Contains more Calcium +45.6%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +36.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +118.6%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Zinc +45.3%
Contains more Copper +20%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Romano cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +45.6%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +36.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +118.6%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Zinc +45.3%
Contains more Copper +20%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
2
:
7
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +98.8%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.082
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Romano cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
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 B5 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +98.8%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.082
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
3
:
2
Edam
Edam
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Carbs +153.8%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Contains more Water +34.5%
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Romano cheese
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 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 Protein +27.3%
Contains more Carbs +153.8%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Contains more Water +34.5%
Equal in Fats - 27.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
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:
2
Edam
Edam
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125
Romano cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Edam Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 1.43g Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 24.99g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 3.63g 1.43g Romano cheese
Calories 387kcal 357kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g 1.43g Romano cheese
Calcium 1064mg 731mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 0.44mg Romano cheese
Magnesium 41mg 30mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 536mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 1433mg 812mg Edam
Zinc 2.58mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.03mg 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg Romano cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 415IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.037mg
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.281mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.076mg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.352mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.932mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 1.308mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 2.57mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 2.66mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.721mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 1.434mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 1.81mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 1.034mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 89mg Edam
Saturated Fat 17.115g 17.572g Romano cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Edam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Romano cheese
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.457g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.