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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Edam
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +36.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.6%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.3%
~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% 25% 4.6% 15% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Edam
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% 50% 4.8% 15% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.037mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.389mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.082mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +27.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.8%
Contains more OtherOther +59.2%
Contains more WaterWater +34.5%
~equal in Fats ~27.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Edam
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 +12.1%
~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.
Romano cheese Edam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 387kcal 357kcal Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 24.99g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 27.8g Edam
Net carbs 3.63g 1.43g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 1.43g Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 89mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Magnesium 41mg 30mg Romano cheese
Calcium 1064mg 731mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 188mg Edam
Iron 0.77mg 0.44mg Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g 1.43g Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.036mg Edam
Zinc 2.58mg 3.75mg Edam
Phosphorus 760mg 536mg Romano cheese
Sodium 1433mg 812mg Edam
Vitamin A 415IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A 96µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg Romano cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
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
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.3µg Edam
Folate 7µg 16µg Edam
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 17.115g 17.572g Romano cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.665g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Edam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Romano cheese
33%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
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.