Edam vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between edam and romano cheese?
- Edam is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A, while romano cheese is higher in calcium and phosphorus.
- Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 33% higher.
- Romano cheese has 2 times less potassium than edam. Edam has 188mg of potassium, while romano cheese has 86mg.
- Edam is lower in sodium.
We used Cheese, edam and Cheese, romano 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 PotassiumPotassium | +118.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +153.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.8% |
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:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +153.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~26.94g
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
17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.115g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.838g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 731mg | 1064mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 760mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 1433mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 1.12µg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 96µg | 16% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 31.8g | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 2.58mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 104mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.77mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.424mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 41mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 387kcal | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 17.115g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 3.63g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 7.838g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 26.94g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.593g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.685mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 3.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 2.941mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.71mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 2.183mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 1.231mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
34%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.457g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)