Edam vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between edam and cheesecake
- Edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet cheesecake is higher in vitamin B5.
- Edam covers your daily calcium needs 68% more than cheesecake.
- Edam contains 9 times more vitamin B12 than cheesecake. While edam contains 1.54µg of vitamin B12, cheesecake contains only 0.17µg.
- The amount of sodium in cheesecake is lower.
- The glycemic index of edam is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, edam and Cheesecake commercially prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +172.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +635.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +476.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +178.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1172.7% |
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 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +805.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +91.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +198.1% |
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:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +354.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +368.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1683.2% |
~equal in
Water
~45.6g
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
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +140.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.634g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 731mg | 51mg | 68% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 93mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.17µg | 57% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 5.5g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 9.921g | 35% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.51mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 5.2µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 438mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.193mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 55mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 159µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 25.5g | 8% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 22.5g | 8% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 45.9mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.571mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 1.602g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 4.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.052mg | 2% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 321kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 8.634g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 25.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 18IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 21.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.651g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.