Edam vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between edam and couscous?
- Edam is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, couscous is richer in selenium.
- Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% more.
- Couscous has less cholesterol.
- Edam has a lower glycemic index (27) than couscous (65).
We used Cheese, edam and Couscous, cooked 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 | +275% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9037.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +224.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1342.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2336.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +663.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1340.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1098.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +559.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17275% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1523.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1523.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36831.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +939.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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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| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 0.029g | 80% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 22mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 8mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0µg | 64% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 0.16g | 43% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 3.79g | 42% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 5mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.26mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.027mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 27.5µg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 0.022g | 20% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 112kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 23.22g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.983mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.064g | 4% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 58mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.371mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Folate | 16µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.077mg | 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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 807mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.543g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $1.3)