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Roquefort vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Roquefort and Edam?

  • Roquefort is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, 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.

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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.
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Edam
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Calcium +10.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains more Potassium +106.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Zinc +80.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Calcium +10.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains more Potassium +106.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Zinc +80.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Copper - 0.036
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.
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Edam
Contains more Vitamin A +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +795.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +516%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
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 A +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +795.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +516%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Edam
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +39.9%
Contains more Other +52.6%
Contains more Protein +16%
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Equal in Water - 41.56
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 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 Fats +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +39.9%
Contains more Other +52.6%
Contains more Protein +16%
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Equal in Water - 41.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Edam
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.5%
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.
Roquefort Edam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Edam Opinion
Net carbs 2g 1.43g Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 24.99g Edam
Fats 30.64g 27.8g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 1.43g Roquefort
Calories 369kcal 357kcal Roquefort
Sugar 1.43g Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.56mg 0.44mg Roquefort
Magnesium 30mg 30mg
Phosphorus 392mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 91mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 1809mg 812mg Edam
Zinc 2.08mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.034mg 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.03mg 0.011mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1047IU 825IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 243µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.037mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.389mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.082mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.281mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.076mg Roquefort
Folate 49µg 16µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.965mg 0.932mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.114mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 1.848mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.558mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.614mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.602mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 90mg 89mg Edam
Saturated Fat 19.263g 17.572g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 8.125g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.665g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort 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
39%
Roquefort
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 997mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.691g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.