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Cheddar Cheese vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheddar Cheese and Edam?

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Edam is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% more.
  • Edam contains 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese contains 1.421g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Edam contains 0.665g.
  • Edam has less Saturated Fat.

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
7
Edam
Edam
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +214.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains more Copper +20%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Equal in Zinc - 3.75
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +214.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains more Copper +20%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Equal in Zinc - 3.75

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
7
:
4
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin A +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 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 A +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.389
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
3
Edam
Edam
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Carbs +116.1%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 Fats +19.8%
Contains more Carbs +116.1%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Edam
Edam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Edam Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 1.43g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 24.99g Edam
Fats 33.31g 27.8g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 1.43g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 357kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 1.43g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.14mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 455mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 76mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 653mg 812mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.03mg 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.027mg 0.011mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 825IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 243µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.24mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 20IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.389mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.281mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 27µg 16µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.352mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.932mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 1.939mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 1.025mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.547mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.404mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.547mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 99mg 89mg Edam
Trans Fat 0.917g Edam
Saturated Fat 18.867g 17.572g Edam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 8.125g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.665g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Edam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Cheddar Cheese
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.295g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.