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Edam vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Edam and Cheddar Cheese?

  • Edam is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% more.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 2 times less Potassium than Edam. Edam contains 188mg of Potassium, while Cheddar Cheese contains 76mg.
  • Cheddar Cheese has less Sodium.

We used Cheese, edam and Cheese, cheddar types in this article.

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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
Edam
7
:
3
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Iron +214.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Zinc - 3.64
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +214.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Zinc - 3.64

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
Edam
4
:
7
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.428
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Edam
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%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.428
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
3
:
2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Carbs +116.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Carbs +116.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
1
:
2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 24.99g 22.87g Edam
Fats 27.8g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 1.43g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 357kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 1.43g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 731mg 710mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.14mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 27mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 455mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 76mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 653mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.75mg 3.64mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.03mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 825IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.029mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.059mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.066mg Edam
Folate 16µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.1µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.932mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.308mg 1.206mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 1.939mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 1.025mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.547mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 1.074mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 1.404mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.547mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 99mg Edam
Trans Fat 0.917g Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 18.867g Edam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.295g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.