Edam vs. Caraway cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Edam and Caraway cheese?
- Edam has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium than Caraway cheese.
- Edam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 53% higher.
- Caraway cheese has 2 times less Potassium than Edam. Edam has 188mg of Potassium, while Caraway cheese has 93mg.
- Caraway cheese is lower in Sodium.
We used Cheese, edam and Cheese, caraway 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +470.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
Protein:
25.18 g
Fats:
29.2 g
Carbs:
3.06 g
Water:
39.28 g
Other:
3.28 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.18g
~equal in
Fats
~29.2g
~equal in
Water
~39.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~18.584g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.275g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 376kcal |
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| Protein | 24.99g | 25.18g |
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| Fats | 27.8g | 29.2g |
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| Net carbs | 1.43g | 3.06g |
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| Carbs | 1.43g | 3.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 93mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 731mg | 673mg |
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| Potassium | 188mg | 93mg |
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| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.64mg |
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| Sugar | 1.43g |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.024mg |
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| Zinc | 3.75mg | 2.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 536mg | 490mg |
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| Sodium | 812mg | 690mg |
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| Vitamin A | 825IU | 1054IU |
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| Vitamin A | 243µg | 271µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.572g | 18.584g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.125g | 8.275g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.324mg |
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| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.896mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.563mg |
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| Leucine | 2.57mg | 2.412mg |
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| Lysine | 2.66mg | 2.095mg |
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| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.659mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.326mg |
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| Valine | 1.81mg | 1.682mg |
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| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.884mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.012g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)