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Cod vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cod and edam

  • Cod has more vitamin B5 and selenium; however, edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 3054% more than edam.
  • Cod has 2 times more selenium than edam. While cod has 33.1µg of selenium, edam has only 14.5µg.
  • Cod has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of edam is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Cheese, edam.

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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.
Cod
Cod
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +119.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4468.8%
Contains more IronIron +15.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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.
Cod
Cod
8
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Edam
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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2415.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54348.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +222.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +323.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1925%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +498.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Edam
4
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 WaterWater +95.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4049.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1306.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Edam
2
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8543.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Edam DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.281mg 3054%
Saturated fat 0.131g 17.572g 79%
Calcium 16mg 731mg 72%
Phosphorus 203mg 536mg 48%
Fats 0.67g 27.8g 42%
Selenium 33.1µg 14.5µg 34%
Sodium 54mg 812mg 33%
Zinc 0.45mg 3.75mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.54µg 26%
Vitamin A 12µg 243µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.389mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 8.125g 20%
Cholesterol 43mg 89mg 15%
Protein 17.81g 24.99g 14%
Calories 82kcal 357kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.076mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.082mg 12%
Choline 65.2mg 15.4mg 9%
Potassium 413mg 188mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.665g 3%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.24mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.5µg 2%
Folate 7µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin D 36IU 20IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Copper 0.028mg 0.036mg 1%
Iron 0.38mg 0.44mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.43g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.43g N/A
Magnesium 32mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.43g N/A
Manganese 0.015mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 1.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
731%
Cod
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 758mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.441g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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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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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.