Edam vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are edam and bananas different?
- Edam is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, while bananas are higher in vitamin B6.
- Edam covers your daily need for saturated fat, 87% more than bananas.
- Bananas are lower in cholesterol.
- Bananas have a higher glycemic index (48) than edam (27).
Cheese, edam and Bananas, raw types were 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14520% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2336.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2354.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +432.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +360% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +711% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +382.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2192.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8324.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +408.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1497.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25290.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +811% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 0.112g | 79% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 5mg | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 22mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0µg | 64% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 1.09g | 48% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 0.33g | 42% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 1mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.15mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 3µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 1µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.073mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.367mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 0.032g | 20% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 89kcal | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.27mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 22.84g | 7% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 188mg | 358mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.073g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.665mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.334mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 9.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 811mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.