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Edam vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Edam and Roquefort?

  • Edam is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Roquefort is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin A.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Sodium is 43% more.
  • Roquefort contains 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Edam. Edam contains 1.54µg of Vitamin B12, while Roquefort contains 0.64µg.
  • Edam has less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, edam and Cheese, roquefort 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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.1%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Calcium ~662mg
~equal in Copper ~0.034mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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
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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%
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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +795.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +516%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +206.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.04mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more FatsFats +10.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.9%
Contains more OtherOther +52.6%
~equal in Water ~39.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.263g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.474g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Roquefort Opinion
Calories 357kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Protein 24.99g 21.54g Edam
Fats 27.8g 30.64g Roquefort
Net carbs 1.43g 2g Roquefort
Carbs 1.43g 2g Roquefort
Cholesterol 89mg 90mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Magnesium 30mg 30mg
Calcium 731mg 662mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 91mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Sugar 1.43g Roquefort
Copper 0.036mg 0.034mg Edam
Zinc 3.75mg 2.08mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 392mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 1809mg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 243µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.64µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Folate 16µg 49µg Roquefort
Choline 15.4mg Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 19.263g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.32g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.303mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.308mg 1.217mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 2.114mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 1.848mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.558mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 1.023mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 1.614mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.602mg Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Roquefort
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
33%
Edam
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 997mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.691g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.