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Chorizo vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chorizo and Edam?

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, however, Edam is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Calcium is 72% more.
  • Edam contains 63 times less Vitamin B3 than Chorizo. Chorizo contains 5.131mg of Vitamin B3, while Edam contains 0.082mg.
  • Edam has less Sodium.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
5
:
5
Edam
Edam
Contains more Iron +261.4%
Contains more Potassium +111.7%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +45.5%
Contains more Calcium +9037.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.3%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Equal in Zinc - 3.75
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +261.4%
Contains more Potassium +111.7%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +45.5%
Contains more Calcium +9037.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.3%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
6
:
5
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
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 D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
3
Edam
Edam
Contains more Fats +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Contains more Water +30.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Other - 4.22
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Contains more Water +30.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Other - 4.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
0
Edam
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.3%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Edam Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 1.43g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 24.99g Edam
Fats 38.27g 27.8g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 1.43g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 357kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 1.43g Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 731mg Edam
Iron 1.59mg 0.44mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 150mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 398mg 188mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 812mg Edam
Zinc 3.41mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.08mg 0.036mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 14.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 61IU 20IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.037mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.082mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.281mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.076mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.54µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 1.473mg 0.932mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.308mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.414mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.47mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.914mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.721mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 88mg 89mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 17.572g Chorizo
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 8.125g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.665g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo 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
68%
Chorizo
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.192g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.