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Edam vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between edam and bell peppers

  • Edam has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium, while bell peppers have more vitamin C.
  • Bell peppers' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 89% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in bell peppers is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.

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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
6
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 7.1% 3% 15% 13% 22% 3.5% 8.6% 0.39% 16% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7210%
Contains more IronIron +29.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2784.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2580%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1009.1%
~equal in Potassium ~175mg

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
7
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 268% 6% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1289.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +180%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +485.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +221.7%

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
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2805.8%
Contains more FatsFats +16252.9%
Contains more OtherOther +859.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +224.5%
Contains more WaterWater +125.9%

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% 6% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101462.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +972.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Bell pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 80.4mg 89%
Saturated fat 17.572g 0.058g 80%
Phosphorus 536mg 20mg 74%
Calcium 731mg 10mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Protein 24.99g 0.86g 48%
Fats 27.8g 0.17g 43%
Sodium 812mg 3mg 35%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.13mg 33%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.028mg 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg 26%
Vitamin A 243µg 18µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 0.008g 20%
Calories 357kcal 20kcal 17%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.224mg 11%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.122mg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 10mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.099mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.062g 4%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 7.4µg 4%
Copper 0.036mg 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 5.5mg 2%
Folate 16µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.48mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.057mg 2%
Carbs 1.43g 4.64g 1%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Iron 0.44mg 0.34mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.37mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 2.94g N/A
Potassium 188mg 175mg 0%
Sugar 1.43g 2.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.092mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Bell pepper
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
31%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 809mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.514g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.