Edam vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between edam and chicken meat?
- Edam is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Edam's daily need coverage for calcium is 72% more.
- Chicken meat contains 10 times less sodium than edam. Edam contains 812mg of sodium, while chicken meat contains 82mg.
- Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than edam (27).
We used Cheese, edam and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4773.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +186.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64.8% |
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 | +406.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +131.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +413.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +266.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +426.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +327.9% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1305.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43% |
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Protein
~27.3g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +346.6% |
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 | 15mg | 72% |
| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 3.79g | 63% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 8.487mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.3µg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 182mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 82mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.4mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 48µg | 22% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 13.6g | 22% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 23.9µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.168mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 1.94mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 1.03mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 2.97g | 15% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 1.26mg | 10% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 65.9mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 5.34g | 7% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 239kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 27.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 2IU | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 730mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.782g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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