Edam vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between edam and cucumber
- Cucumber has less phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin A than edam.
- Edam covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than cucumber.
- Cucumber has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, edam and Cucumber, with peel, raw.
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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 | +130.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4468.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1775% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2133.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4733.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +618.2% |
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 | +4760% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1078.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +613% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3744.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25172.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1010.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +153.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +162400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1978.1% |
| 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 | 0.037g | 80% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 24mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 16mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0µg | 64% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 0.65g | 49% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 0.11g | 43% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 2mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.2mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.033mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 0.3µg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 5µg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 0.005g | 20% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 15kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 16.4µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.032g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 3.63g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 147mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.01mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.2)