Roquefort vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the differences between Roquefort and Edam?
- Roquefort is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin A, however, Edam is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium.
- Roquefort's daily need coverage for Sodium is 43% more.
- Edam contains 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Roquefort. Roquefort contains 1.731mg of Vitamin B5, while Edam contains 0.281mg.
- Edam has less Sodium.
We used Cheese, roquefort and Cheese, edam types in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 IronIron | +27.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +795.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +516% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +206.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +140.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16% |
~equal in
Fats
~27.8g
~equal in
Water
~41.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.5% |
~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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 369kcal | 357kcal |
|
| Protein | 21.54g | 24.99g |
|
| Fats | 30.64g | 27.8g |
|
| Net carbs | 2g | 1.43g |
|
| Carbs | 2g | 1.43g |
|
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 89mg |
|
| Vitamin D | 20IU |
|
|
| Magnesium | 30mg | 30mg | |
| Calcium | 662mg | 731mg |
|
| Potassium | 91mg | 188mg |
|
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.44mg |
|
| Sugar | 1.43g |
|
|
| Copper | 0.034mg | 0.036mg |
|
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 3.75mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 536mg |
|
| Sodium | 1809mg | 812mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 1047IU | 825IU |
|
| Vitamin A | 294µg | 243µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
|
|
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
|
|
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.011mg |
|
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.037mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.586mg | 0.389mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.082mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 1.731mg | 0.281mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.076mg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 1.54µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
|
|
| Folate | 49µg | 16µg |
|
| Choline | 15.4mg |
|
|
| Saturated Fat | 19.263g | 17.572g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.474g | 8.125g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.32g | 0.665g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.303mg | 0.352mg |
|
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.932mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 1.217mg | 1.308mg |
|
| Leucine | 2.114mg | 2.57mg |
|
| Lysine | 1.848mg | 2.66mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.721mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 1.023mg | 1.434mg |
|
| Valine | 1.614mg | 1.81mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.602mg | 1.034mg |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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
36%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 997mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.691g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.