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Cheshire cheese vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheshire cheese and edam different?

  • Edam is higher than cheshire cheese in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Edam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 30% more than cheshire cheese.

Cheese, cheshire and Cheese, edam types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
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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 more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.9%
Contains more IronIron +109.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
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% 78% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
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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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~243µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.082mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.076mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 g
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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 CarbsCarbs +234.3%
Contains more WaterWater +10.4%
Contains more OtherOther +17.2%
~equal in Protein ~24.99g
~equal in Fats ~27.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
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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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.8%
~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.
Cheshire cheese Edam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheshire cheese Edam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.54µg 30%
Phosphorus 464mg 536mg 10%
Saturated fat 19.475g 17.572g 9%
Calcium 643mg 731mg 9%
Zinc 2.79mg 3.75mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.389mg 7%
Cholesterol 103mg 89mg 5%
Sodium 700mg 812mg 5%
Fats 30.6g 27.8g 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Potassium 95mg 188mg 3%
Iron 0.21mg 0.44mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.413mg 0.281mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Protein 23.37g 24.99g 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Calories 387kcal 357kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 30mg 2%
Folate 18µg 16µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8.671g 8.125g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.87g 0.665g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.037mg 1%
Vitamin A 233µg 243µg 1%
Copper 0.042mg 0.036mg 1%
Carbs 4.78g 1.43g 1%
Net carbs 4.78g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 0.082mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.076mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.3mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.832mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.451mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.238mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 1.945mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.231mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.56mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.821mg 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheshire 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
24%
Cheshire cheese
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheshire cheese
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.903g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/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.