Edam vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between edam and cheese sandwich
- Edam has more vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, and phosphorus, while cheese sandwich has more manganese, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 67% higher.
- Cheese sandwich contains 13 times less vitamin B12 than edam. Edam contains 1.54µg of vitamin B12, while cheese sandwich contains 0.12µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in cheese sandwich is lower.
- Edam has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of edam is 27, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +258.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +331% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +495.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +344.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9745.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.6% |
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 | +1057.1% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1183.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +867.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3784.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +243.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 17.572g | 4.129g | 61% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.12µg | 59% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 9.166g | 57% |
Calcium | 731mg | 204mg | 53% |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 1.083mg | 47% |
Protein | 24.99g | 9.8g | 30% |
Cholesterol | 89mg | 7mg | 27% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.358mg | 27% |
Iron | 0.44mg | 2.62mg | 27% |
Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.87mg | 26% |
Vitamin A | 243µg | 21µg | 25% |
Phosphorus | 536mg | 382mg | 22% |
Carbs | 1.43g | 58.2g | 19% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 3.185mg | 19% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 24.3µg | 18% |
Copper | 0.036mg | 0.16mg | 14% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.261mg | 14% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
Folate | 16µg | 64µg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.622mg | 7% |
Calories | 357kcal | 497kcal | 7% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 54mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 10.351g | 6% |
Fats | 27.8g | 25g | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.427mg | 3% |
Potassium | 188mg | 306mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
Sodium | 812mg | 839mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.43g | 55.1g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.43g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.57mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.66mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.81mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
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:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +155% |
Contains more FatsFats | +11.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1198.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3969.9% |
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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
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1278.3% |