Edam vs. Colby cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are edam and colby cheese different?
- Edam is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc; however, colby cheese is richer in monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for edam is 30% higher.
- Colby cheese has less sodium.
Cheese, edam and Cheese, colby are the varieties 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 | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.4% |
| 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:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.7% |
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Protein
~23.76g
~equal in
Water
~38.2g
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
20.218 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.83µg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 20.218g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 457mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 604mg | 9% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 32.11g | 7% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 3.07mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 685mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.76mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 9.28g | 3% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 394kcal | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.953g | 2% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 23.76g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 264µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 127mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.375mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 24IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 2.57g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 2.57g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 0.52g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.475mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 2.275mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 1.978mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.622mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.251mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 1.586mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.834mg | 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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.646g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese 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.