Edam vs. Cheshire cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are edam and cheshire cheese different?
- Edam is higher than cheshire cheese in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Edam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 30% more than cheshire cheese.
- Edam contains 2 times more potassium than cheshire cheese. Edam contains 188mg of potassium, while cheshire cheese contains 95mg.
- Cheshire cheese is lower in sodium.
Cheese, edam and Cheese, cheshire types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
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:
23.37 g
Fats:
30.6 g
Carbs:
4.78 g
Water:
37.65 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +234.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.37g
~equal in
Water
~37.65g
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
19.475 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.87 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.671g
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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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.83µg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 464mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 19.475g | 9% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 643mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 2.79mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.293mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 103mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 700mg | 5% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 30.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 188mg | 95mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.413mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 24.99g | 23.37g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 357kcal | 387kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 8.671g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.87g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 233µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 4.78g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.451mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 2.238mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 1.945mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.231mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.903g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheshire cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)