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Olive oil vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between olive oil and edam

  • Olive oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K, while edam has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Olive oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 94% higher.
  • Edam contains 26 times less vitamin K than olive oil. Olive oil contains 60.2µg of vitamin K, while edam contains 2.3µg.
  • The amount of sodium in olive oil is lower.
  • Olive oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of olive oil is 0, while the glycemic index of edam is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.09% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0.26% 0% 0%
Edam
8
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 +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18700%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151% 0% 0.16%
Edam
10
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 +5879.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2517.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5033.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +259.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 75% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.808 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.523 g
Edam
0
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 -21.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +798%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1482.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Olive oil 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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive oil Edam DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 72.961g 8.125g 162%
Fats 100g 27.8g 111%
Vitamin E 14.35mg 0.24mg 94%
Phosphorus 0mg 536mg 77%
Calcium 1mg 731mg 73%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.523g 0.665g 66%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Protein 0g 24.99g 50%
Vitamin K 60.2µg 2.3µg 48%
Sodium 2mg 812mg 35%
Zinc 0mg 3.75mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.389mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 243µg 27%
Selenium 0µg 14.5µg 26%
Calories 884kcal 357kcal 26%
Saturated fat 13.808g 17.572g 17%
Magnesium 0mg 30mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.076mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.281mg 6%
Potassium 1mg 188mg 6%
Folate 0µg 16µg 4%
Copper 0mg 0.036mg 4%
Choline 0.3mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Iron 0.56mg 0.44mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.082mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.43g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.43g N/A
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Olive oil 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
34%
Olive oil
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Olive oil
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.764g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive oil
Olive oil is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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

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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/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.