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Edam vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Edam and Buttermilk?

  • Edam has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Buttermilk.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 85% higher.
  • Buttermilk has 22 times less Cholesterol than Edam. Edam has 89mg of Cholesterol, while Buttermilk has 4mg.
  • Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, edam and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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.
Contains more Calcium +530.2%
Contains more Iron +780%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +502.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +792.9%
Contains more Copper +227.3%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +530.2%
Contains more Iron +780%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +502.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +792.9%
Contains more Copper +227.3%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1655.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +380%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.275
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1655.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +380%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.275

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +655%
Contains more Fats +3059.1%
Contains more Other +374.2%
Contains more Carbs +235%
Contains more Water +116.9%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +655%
Contains more Fats +3059.1%
Contains more Other +374.2%
Contains more Carbs +235%
Contains more Water +116.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3098.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1915.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3098.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1915.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 4.79g Buttermilk
Protein 24.99g 3.31g Edam
Fats 27.8g 0.88g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calories 357kcal 40kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 4.79g Edam
Calcium 731mg 116mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.05mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 11mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 89mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 151mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 190mg Buttermilk
Zinc 3.75mg 0.42mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.011mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.002mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg 2µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 47IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 14µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.05mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 1IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.034mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.154mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.058mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.275mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.034mg Edam
Folate 16µg 5µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.22µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.1µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.042mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.141mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.171mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.313mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.277mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.087mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.171mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.217mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.1mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.254g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.033g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Buttermilk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Edam
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.