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Edam vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are edam and chuck steak different?

  • Edam is richer in calcium and phosphorus, while chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Edam covers your daily need for calcium, 71% more than chuck steak.
  • Edam contains 11 times more sodium than chuck steak. Edam contains 812mg of sodium, while chuck steak contains 71mg.
  • Edam has a higher glycemic index (27) than chuck steak (0).

Cheese, edam and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4468.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.9%
Contains more IronIron +456.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.012mg

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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3371.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5586.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +96.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +413%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +41.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2537.5%
Contains more WaterWater +32.9%
~equal in Protein ~24.98g

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Chuck steak DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 16mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 3.03µg 62%
Phosphorus 536mg 193mg 49%
Zinc 3.75mg 8.68mg 45%
Saturated fat 17.572g 8.66g 41%
Sodium 812mg 71mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 4.663mg 29%
Vitamin A 243µg 7µg 26%
Iron 0.44mg 2.45mg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 27.5µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.373mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.191mg 15%
Fats 27.8g 19.64g 13%
Choline 15.4mg 79mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.752mg 9%
Copper 0.036mg 0.077mg 5%
Calories 357kcal 277kcal 4%
Potassium 188mg 325mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 9.457g 3%
Folate 16µg 6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.066mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin D 20IU 5IU 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.6µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.81g 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.1mg 1%
Cholesterol 89mg 87mg 1%
Protein 24.99g 24.98g 0%
Carbs 1.43g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.43g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.012mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Chuck steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Edam
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 741mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.912g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.