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Edam vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Edam and Brie

  • Edam is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A, yet Brie is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Edam is 55% higher.
  • Edam contains 3 times more Phosphorus than Brie. Edam contains 536mg of Phosphorus, while Brie contains 188mg.
  • Brie contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Cheese, brie.

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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%
Brie
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +297.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.1%
Contains more IronIron +13.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +209.1%
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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
1
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% 50% 4.8% 15% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Brie
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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% 36% 4.8% 15% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +306.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.65µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

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
Brie
1
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217.8%
Contains more OtherOther +56.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
~equal in Fats ~27.68g

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
Brie
2
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.41g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.013g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Brie Opinion
Calories 357kcal 334kcal Edam
Protein 24.99g 20.75g Edam
Fats 27.8g 27.68g Edam
Net carbs 1.43g 0.45g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 0.45g Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 100mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Magnesium 30mg 20mg Edam
Calcium 731mg 184mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 152mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.5mg Brie
Sugar 1.43g 0.45g Brie
Copper 0.036mg 0.019mg Edam
Zinc 3.75mg 2.38mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 629mg Brie
Vitamin A 825IU 592IU Edam
Vitamin A 243µg 174µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.24mg
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.235mg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg
Folate 16µg 65µg Brie
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 17.572g 17.41g Brie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 8.013g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.826g Brie
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.322mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.751mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 1.015mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 1.929mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 1.851mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.592mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 1.158mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 1.34mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.716mg Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Brie
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
33%
Edam
43%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.