Edam vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are edam and crab different?
- Edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, crab is richer in copper, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 87% higher.
- Edam contains 413 times more vitamin A than crab. While edam contains 825IU of vitamin A, crab contains only 2IU.
- Crab has less saturated fat.
- Crab has a lower glycemic index (0) than edam (27).
Cheese, edam and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 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 CalciumCalcium | +703.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2161.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +572.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +195.9% |
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 | +24200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +318.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +254.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +116.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +218.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +425.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3656.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +149.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6198.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
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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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.814mg | 86% |
| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 0.201g | 79% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 3.33µg | 75% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 91mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 42.9µg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 234mg | 43% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 0.74g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 1µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.093mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 0.129g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 2.747mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.997mg | 14% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 17.88g | 14% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 83kcal | 14% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 80.9mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 563mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 1.84mg | 11% |
| Folate | 16µg | 51µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.156mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.258g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 259mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 3.81mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.727mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 1.307mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.067g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam is cheaper (difference - $9.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.371g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
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.