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Edam vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Edam and Coconut milk

  • Edam is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin A, yet Coconut milk is higher in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Edam covers your daily Calcium needs 71% more than Coconut milk.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Coconut milk is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, edam and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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
4
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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4468.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +459.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +436%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.9%
Contains more IronIron +272.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +638.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8227.3%

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
10
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% 50% 4.8% 15% 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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +826.8%
~equal in Folate ~16µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +991.3%
Contains more FatsFats +16.6%
Contains more OtherOther +494.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +287.4%
Contains more WaterWater +62.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +701.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Coconut milk Opinion
Calories 357kcal 230kcal Edam
Protein 24.99g 2.29g Edam
Fats 27.8g 23.84g Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Coconut milk
Net carbs 1.43g 3.34g Coconut milk
Carbs 1.43g 5.54g Coconut milk
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Coconut milk
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Magnesium 30mg 37mg Coconut milk
Calcium 731mg 16mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 263mg Coconut milk
Iron 0.44mg 1.64mg Coconut milk
Sugar 1.43g 3.34g Edam
Fiber 0g 2.2g Coconut milk
Copper 0.036mg 0.266mg Coconut milk
Zinc 3.75mg 0.67mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 100mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 15mg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 825IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin A 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.15mg Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.916mg Coconut milk
Selenium 14.5µg 6.2µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.026mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.76mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.183mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.033mg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.1µg Edam
Folate 16µg 16µg
Choline 15.4mg 8.5mg Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 21.14g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 1.014g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.261g Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.027mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.083mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.09mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.17mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.101mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.043mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.116mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.139mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.053mg Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Coconut milk
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
33%
Edam
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 797mg)
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.

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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.