Cheese vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cheese and edam?
- Cheese is higher in selenium, vitamin A, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, edam is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for selenium is 25% more.
- Edam contains 2 times less polyunsaturated fat than cheese. Cheese contains 1.421g of polyunsaturated fat, while edam contains 0.665g.
- Edam has less saturated fat.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than edam (27).
We used Cheese, cheddar 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +214.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.8% |
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 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +195.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +116.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.99g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.572g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 28.5µg | 14.5µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 1.54µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 536mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 243µg | 10% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 27.8g | 8% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 812mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 17.572g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.665g | 5% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 24.99g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.44mg | 4% |
| Folate | 27µg | 16µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.281mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.389mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 8.125g | 3% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 188mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 731mg | 2% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 357kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 3.75mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 20IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 1.43g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.932mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.308mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 2.57mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 2.66mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 1.434mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 1.81mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 1.034mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.295g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins