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Edam vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Edam and Amaranth grain

  • Edam has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Edam covers your daily Calcium needs 68% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain has 135 times less Sodium than Edam. Edam has 812mg of Sodium, while Amaranth grain has 6mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1455.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.2%
Contains more Potassium +39.3%
Contains more Zinc +336%
Contains more Selenium +163.6%
Contains more Iron +377.3%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +313.9%
Contains more Manganese +7663.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +1455.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.2%
Contains more Potassium +39.3%
Contains more Zinc +336%
Contains more Selenium +163.6%
Contains more Iron +377.3%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +313.9%
Contains more Manganese +7663.6%

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.
Edam
9
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Contains more Vitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1668.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.7%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1668.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.7%
Contains more Folate +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +557.6%
Contains more Fats +1659.5%
Contains more Other +448.1%
Contains more Carbs +1207%
Contains more Water +80.8%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +557.6%
Contains more Fats +1659.5%
Contains more Other +448.1%
Contains more Carbs +1207%
Contains more Water +80.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 24.99g 3.8g Edam
Fats 27.8g 1.58g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 357kcal 102kcal Edam
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 1.43g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 731mg 47mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 30mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 536mg 148mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 135mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 3.75mg 0.86mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.011mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 14.5µg 5.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.19mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.015mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.022mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.235mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 16µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 17.572g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Edam Amaranth grain
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
35%
Edam
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 806mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.572g)
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.