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Edam vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Edam and Cheese?

  • Edam is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Cheese is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% more.
  • Cheese contains 2 times less Potassium than Edam. Edam contains 188mg of Potassium, while Cheese contains 76mg.
  • 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
4
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%
Cheese
Cheese
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.4%
Contains more IronIron +214.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Calcium ~710mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.64mg

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
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% 50% 4.8% 15% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Cheese
Cheese
5
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.428mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg
~equal in Choline ~16.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
3
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Cheese
Cheese
2
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 WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +13.7%
Contains more FatsFats +19.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116.1%
~equal in Protein ~22.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
1
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.867g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Cheese Opinion
Calories 357kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 24.99g 22.87g Edam
Fats 27.8g 33.31g Cheese
Net carbs 1.43g 3.09g Cheese
Carbs 1.43g 3.09g Cheese
Cholesterol 89mg 99mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 30mg 27mg Edam
Calcium 731mg 710mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 76mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.14mg Edam
Sugar 1.43g 0.48g Cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.03mg Edam
Zinc 3.75mg 3.64mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 455mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 653mg Cheese
Vitamin A 825IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 243µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.027mg Cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.029mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.059mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.066mg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.1µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 16µg 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Edam
Choline 15.4mg 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 17.572g 18.867g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.932mg 1.044mg 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Cheese
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
33%
Edam
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
79%
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?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. 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.