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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, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated 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.

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.
Cheese
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Edam
5
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 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%
~equal in Calcium ~731mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.75mg

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.
Cheese
5
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 AVitamin A +50.5%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.389mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
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
3
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 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
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Edam
1
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 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.
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Edam Opinion
Calories 404kcal 357kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 24.99g Edam
Fats 33.31g 27.8g Cheese
Net carbs 3.09g 1.43g Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 1.43g Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 89mg Edam
Vitamin D 24IU 20IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Edam
Calcium 710mg 731mg Edam
Potassium 76mg 188mg Edam
Iron 0.14mg 0.44mg Edam
Sugar 0.48g 1.43g Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.036mg Edam
Zinc 3.64mg 3.75mg Edam
Phosphorus 455mg 536mg Edam
Sodium 653mg 812mg Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 825IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 243µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.24mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.011mg Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.389mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.281mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.076mg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 16µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Edam
Choline 16.5mg 15.4mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 17.572g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 8.125g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.665g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.352mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.932mg 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Edam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Cheese
33%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
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?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. 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.