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Colby cheese vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are colby cheese and edam different?

  • Colby cheese is higher in monounsaturated fat; however, edam is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for edam is 30% higher.

Cheese, colby and Cheese, edam are the varieties 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 19% 206% 11% 29% 14% 84% 196% 79% 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 IronIron +72.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
~equal in Calcium ~731mg
~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% 88% 5.6% 9% 3.8% 87% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.8% 14% 8.4%
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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 EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~243µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.389mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.076mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 32% 3% 38% 3%
Protein: 23.76 g
Fats: 32.11 g
Carbs: 2.57 g
Water: 38.2 g
Other: 3.36 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 FatsFats +15.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.7%
Contains more OtherOther +25.6%
~equal in Protein ~24.99g
~equal in Water ~41.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.218 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.953 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Colby 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 Colby cheese Edam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.54µg 30%
Saturated fat 20.218g 17.572g 12%
Phosphorus 457mg 536mg 11%
Sodium 604mg 812mg 9%
Fats 32.11g 27.8g 7%
Zinc 3.07mg 3.75mg 6%
Calcium 685mg 731mg 5%
Iron 0.76mg 0.44mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 9.28g 8.125g 3%
Calories 394kcal 357kcal 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.953g 0.665g 2%
Protein 23.76g 24.99g 2%
Vitamin A 264µg 243µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.037mg 2%
Potassium 127mg 188mg 2%
Cholesterol 95mg 89mg 2%
Copper 0.042mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 0.389mg 1%
Vitamin D 24IU 20IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.281mg 1%
Folate 18µg 16µg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg 1%
Net carbs 2.57g 1.43g N/A
Carbs 2.57g 1.43g 0%
Sugar 0.52g 1.43g N/A
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.24mg 0%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.011mg 0%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.082mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.076mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.3µg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.845mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.475mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.275mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 1.978mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.622mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.251mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.586mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.834mg 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Colby 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
28%
Colby cheese
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Colby cheese
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.646g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Colby cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173416/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.