Edam vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between edam and cornmeal
- Edam has more calcium, vitamin B1,2, and phosphorus; however, cornmeal is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Edam covers your daily saturated fat needs 87% more than cornmeal.
- Cornmeal contains less cholesterol.
- Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of edam is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +24266.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +468.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +441.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +890.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +111.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1481.8% |
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 | +2109.1% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +79.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1389.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5958.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1206.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +251.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1488.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +271.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +727.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5455.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1983.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.5% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 17.572g | 0.22g | 79% |
Calcium | 731mg | 3mg | 73% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0µg | 64% |
Phosphorus | 536mg | 99mg | 62% |
Iron | 0.44mg | 4.36mg | 49% |
Folate | 16µg | 209µg | 48% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.551mg | 43% |
Fats | 27.8g | 1.75g | 40% |
Protein | 24.99g | 7.11g | 36% |
Sodium | 812mg | 7mg | 35% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 4.968mg | 31% |
Cholesterol | 89mg | 0mg | 30% |
Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.66mg | 28% |
Carbs | 1.43g | 79.45g | 26% |
Vitamin A | 243µg | 11µg | 26% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 0.39g | 19% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.182mg | 8% |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 10.5µg | 7% |
Copper | 0.036mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
Choline | 15.4mg | 8.6mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.828g | 1% |
Calories | 357kcal | 370kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.382mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
Potassium | 188mg | 142mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.43g | 75.55g | N/A |
Magnesium | 30mg | 32mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.43g | 1.61g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.57mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.66mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.81mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
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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
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42%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%

37%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 805mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.352g)
Which food is cheaper?

Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.