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Edam vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between edam and beef broiled?

  • Edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for calcium is 71% higher.
  • Beef broiled has 11 times less sodium than edam. Edam has 812mg of sodium, while beef broiled has 72mg.
  • Edam has a higher glycemic index (27) than beef broiled (0).

We used Cheese, edam and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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
3
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% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3961.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.1%
Contains more IronIron +490.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.012mg

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
6
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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6458.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +402.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +435.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +80.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +520.6%
Contains more WaterWater +39.5%
~equal in Protein ~25.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
2
67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Beef broiled
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 Beef broiled DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 18mg 71%
Saturated fat 17.572g 5.895g 53%
Phosphorus 536mg 198mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 2.64µg 46%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 5.378mg 33%
Sodium 812mg 72mg 32%
Iron 0.44mg 2.6mg 27%
Vitamin A 243µg 3µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.382mg 24%
Zinc 3.75mg 6.31mg 23%
Fats 27.8g 15.41g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.176mg 16%
Selenium 14.5µg 21.5µg 13%
Choline 15.4mg 82.4mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.658mg 8%
Calories 357kcal 250kcal 5%
Copper 0.036mg 0.085mg 5%
Potassium 188mg 318mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 6.668g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 30mg 21mg 2%
Protein 24.99g 25.93g 2%
Vitamin D 20IU 2IU 2%
Folate 16µg 9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.484g 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.046mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.2µg 1%
Carbs 1.43g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.43g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 89mg 88mg 0%
Sugar 1.43g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.012mg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 740mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.677g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.