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Edam vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edam and Dashi different?

  • Edam is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Dashi is richer in Vitamin K, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Edam is 71% higher.
  • Edam contains 42 times more Zinc than Dashi. While Edam contains 3.75mg of Zinc, Dashi contains only 0.09mg.
  • Dashi has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, edam and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry 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.
Edam
6
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4
Dashi
Contains more Calcium +290.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Zinc +4066.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Iron +134.1%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +64.4%
Contains more Selenium +90.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Contains more Calcium +290.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Zinc +4066.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Iron +134.1%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +64.4%
Contains more Selenium +90.3%

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
4
:
8
Dashi
Contains more Vitamin A +65%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2808.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 15% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 0% 24% 16% 38% 168%
Contains more Vitamin A +65%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2808.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
4
:
1
Dashi
Contains more Protein +49.6%
Contains more Fats +100.1%
Contains more Water +1707%
Contains more Other +89.2%
Contains more Carbs +4437.1%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +49.6%
Contains more Fats +100.1%
Contains more Water +1707%
Contains more Other +89.2%
Contains more Carbs +4437.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
1
:
2
Dashi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +574.4%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +574.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Dashi Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 64.68g Dashi
Protein 24.99g 16.7g Edam
Fats 27.8g 13.89g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 64.88g Dashi
Calories 357kcal 438kcal Dashi
Sugar 1.43g 14.47g Edam
Fiber 0g 0.2g Dashi
Calcium 731mg 187mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 1.03mg Dashi
Magnesium 30mg 56mg Dashi
Phosphorus 536mg 166mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 309mg Dashi
Sodium 812mg 1067mg Edam
Zinc 3.75mg 0.09mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg 27.6µg Dashi
Vitamin A 825IU 500IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 25µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.43mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 2.46mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.1mg Dashi
Folate 16µg 21µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.3µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 66.9µg Dashi
Tryptophan 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 13mg Dashi
Saturated Fat 17.572g 3.433g Dashi
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 5.365g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 4.485g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Dashi
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Edam
38%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.