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Edam vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are edam and barbecue chicken different?

  • Edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A; however, barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for edam is 71% higher.
  • Edam contains 12 times more vitamin A than barbecue chicken. While edam contains 825IU of vitamin A, barbecue chicken contains only 67IU.
  • Barbecue chicken has less saturated fat.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than edam (27).

Cheese, edam and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4468.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.6%
Contains more IronIron +115.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.7%

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
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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%
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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1115%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6890.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +151.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +308.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +84.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1091.7%
Contains more OtherOther +379.5%
Contains more WaterWater +47.8%
~equal in Protein ~22.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +206.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Barbecue chicken
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 16mg 72%
Saturated fat 17.572g 3.927g 62%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.47µg 45%
Phosphorus 536mg 218mg 45%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 5.732mg 35%
Vitamin A 243µg 20µg 25%
Sodium 812mg 335mg 21%
Fats 27.8g 15.08g 20%
Zinc 3.75mg 1.78mg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 22µg 14%
Cholesterol 89mg 127mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.227mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 2.038g 9%
Choline 15.4mg 62.9mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.191mg 9%
Calories 357kcal 226kcal 7%
Iron 0.44mg 0.95mg 6%
Copper 0.036mg 0.077mg 5%
Protein 24.99g 22.51g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 6.446g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.152mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.055mg 2%
Potassium 188mg 255mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Folate 16µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.46mg 1%
Carbs 1.43g 0.12g 0%
Net carbs 1.43g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 0.12g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Barbecue chicken
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%
Edam
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.