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Edam vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Edam and Cauliflower

  • Edam has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Edam covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 87% more than Cauliflower.
  • Cauliflower has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, edam and Cauliflower, raw.

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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 +3222.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1118.2%
Contains more Zinc +1288.9%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Manganese +1309.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Equal in Copper - 0.039
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3222.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1118.2%
Contains more Zinc +1288.9%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Manganese +1309.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Equal in Copper - 0.039

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +548.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +518.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +573.9%
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% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +548.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +518.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +573.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1201.6%
Contains more Fats +9828.6%
Contains more Other +455.3%
Contains more Carbs +247.6%
Contains more Water +121.5%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +1201.6%
Contains more Fats +9828.6%
Contains more Other +455.3%
Contains more Carbs +247.6%
Contains more Water +121.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23797.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2045.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23797.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2045.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 2.97g Cauliflower
Protein 24.99g 1.92g Edam
Fats 27.8g 0.28g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 357kcal 25kcal Edam
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.43g 1.91g Edam
Fiber 0g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 731mg 22mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.42mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 15mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 44mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 812mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 3.75mg 0.27mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.039mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.011mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.08mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.06mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 16µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.02mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.076mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.071mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.106mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.217mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.02mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.065mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.125mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.056mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0.13g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.034g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.031g Edam
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.442g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.