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Edam vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between edam and curry powder

  • Edam has more vitamin B12; however, curry powder is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, magnesium, and selenium.
  • Curry powder covers your daily need for manganese, 360% more than edam.
  • Curry powder has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of edam is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, edam and Spices, curry powder.

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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.
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +522.3%
Contains more IronIron +4240.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75354.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.9%

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.
Edam
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3875.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4239.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +316.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.9%
Contains more FatsFats +98.4%
Contains more WaterWater +372.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3804.2%
Contains more OtherOther +67.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +359.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.782g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Curry powder
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Curry powder DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 8.3mg 360%
Iron 0.44mg 19.1mg 233%
Fiber 0g 53.2g 213%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 25.24mg 167%
Copper 0.036mg 1.2mg 129%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 99.8µg 81%
Saturated fat 17.572g 1.648g 72%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Magnesium 30mg 255mg 54%
Selenium 14.5µg 40.3µg 47%
Sodium 812mg 52mg 33%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Potassium 188mg 1170mg 29%
Vitamin A 243µg 1µg 27%
Phosphorus 536mg 367mg 24%
Protein 24.99g 14.29g 21%
Calcium 731mg 525mg 21%
Fats 27.8g 14.01g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 3.26mg 20%
Carbs 1.43g 55.83g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.07mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 3.056g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.2mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.176mg 12%
Folate 16µg 56µg 10%
Choline 15.4mg 64.2mg 9%
Zinc 3.75mg 4.7mg 9%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 8.782g 2%
Calories 357kcal 325kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.105mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 2.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Curry powder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Edam
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 760mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.924g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.6)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients
  2. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.