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Edam vs. Canola oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Edam and Canola oil

  • Edam has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Canola oil is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Canola oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 115% more than Edam.
  • Canola oil contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Oil, canola.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +7175%
Contains more Vitamin K +3000%
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 0% 350% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 179%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +7175%
Contains more Vitamin K +3000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +259.7%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +259.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +678.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4131.9%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +678.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4131.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Canola oil Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 0g Edam
Protein 24.99g 0g Edam
Fats 27.8g 100g Canola oil
Carbs 1.43g 0g Edam
Calories 357kcal 884kcal Canola oil
Sugar 1.43g 0g Canola oil
Calcium 731mg 0mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 0mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 0mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 0mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 0mg Canola oil
Zinc 3.75mg 0mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 17.46mg Canola oil
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0mg Edam
Folate 16µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 71.3µg Canola oil
Tryptophan 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Canola oil
Trans Fat 0.395g Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 7.365g Canola oil
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 63.276g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 28.142g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g Canola oil
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g Canola oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Canola oil
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
44%
Canola oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
0%
Canola oil

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Canola oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172336/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.