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Crouton vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between crouton and edam

  • Crouton has more vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, and folate; however, edam is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Edam covers your daily saturated fat needs 80% more than crouton.
  • Edam has 66 times less vitamin B3 than crouton. Crouton has 5.439mg of vitamin B3, while edam has 0.082mg.
  • Crouton contains less saturated fat.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of edam is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain 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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Edam
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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 +827.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +352.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +861.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +321.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.1%
~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.
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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Edam
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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 +1583.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6532.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +725%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Edam
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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 +5039.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +110%
Contains more FatsFats +321.2%
Contains more WaterWater +655.6%
Contains more OtherOther +68.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Edam
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +165.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.51g 17.572g 73%
Calcium 76mg 731mg 66%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Phosphorus 115mg 536mg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.037mg 49%
Iron 4.08mg 0.44mg 46%
Selenium 37.5µg 14.5µg 42%
Fats 6.6g 27.8g 33%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.082mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Folate 132µg 16µg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 243µg 27%
Protein 11.9g 24.99g 26%
Zinc 0.89mg 3.75mg 26%
Carbs 73.5g 1.43g 24%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.011mg 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Copper 0.163mg 0.036mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 8.125g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.389mg 9%
Sodium 698mg 812mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.076mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.665g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 407kcal 357kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.281mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Potassium 124mg 188mg 2%
Net carbs 68.4g 1.43g N/A
Magnesium 31mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton 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
35%
Crouton
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.062g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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.

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.