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Edam vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between edam and caesar salad

  • Edam is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc, yet caesar salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Edam covers your daily saturated fat needs 67% more than caesar salad.
  • Edam contains 4 times more vitamin B12 than caesar salad. While edam contains 1.54µg of vitamin B12, caesar salad contains only 0.4µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in caesar salad is lower.
  • The glycemic index of edam is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, edam and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132%
Contains more IronIron +431.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2818.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Potassium ~170mg

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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +285%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +918.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3847.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +156.5%
~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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.6%
Contains more FatsFats +191.4%
Contains more OtherOther +93.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2102.8%
~equal in Water ~43.39g

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +241.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Caesar salad DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 4.206g 61%
Calcium 731mg 233mg 50%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.4µg 48%
Phosphorus 536mg 231mg 44%
Selenium 14.5µg 31.4µg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.377mg 28%
Fats 27.8g 9.54g 28%
Iron 0.44mg 2.34mg 24%
Protein 24.99g 13.39g 23%
Cholesterol 89mg 24mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 3.237mg 20%
Zinc 3.75mg 1.61mg 19%
Vitamin A 243µg 78µg 18%
Sodium 812mg 454mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 2.38g 14%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.321mg 13%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Copper 0.036mg 0.126mg 10%
Carbs 1.43g 31.5g 10%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.297mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.461g 5%
Calories 357kcal 265kcal 5%
Folate 16µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.447mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 5.9µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.61mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Potassium 188mg 170mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 29.8g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 1.43g 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.366g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.