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Edam vs. Duck egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Edam and Duck egg?

  • Edam is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Duck egg is higher in Vitamin B12, Choline, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Duck egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 265% higher.
  • Duck egg has 11 times less Calcium than Edam. Edam has 731mg of Calcium, while Duck egg has 64mg.
  • Duck egg is lower in Sodium.

We used Cheese, edam and Egg, duck, whole, fresh, raw types in this comparison.

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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
4
:
Contains more Calcium +1042.2%
Contains more Magnesium +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.6%
Contains more Zinc +166%
Contains more Iron +775%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +151%
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 20% 145% 13% 95% 20% 20% 39% 21% 5% 199%
Contains more Calcium +1042.2%
Contains more Magnesium +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.6%
Contains more Zinc +166%
Contains more Iron +775%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +151%

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
2
:
Contains more Vitamin A +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Contains more Vitamin E +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +562.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.9%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.404
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 41% 27% 51% 0% 39% 94% 4% 112% 58% 60% 676% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Contains more Vitamin E +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +562.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.9%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.404

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
:
Contains more Protein +95.1%
Contains more Fats +101.9%
Contains more Other +270.2%
Contains more Water +70.4%
Equal in Carbs - 1.45
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
13% 14% 71%
Protein: 12.81 g
Fats: 13.77 g
Carbs: 1.45 g
Water: 70.83 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +95.1%
Contains more Fats +101.9%
Contains more Other +270.2%
Contains more Water +70.4%
Equal in Carbs - 1.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
1
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.9%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
32% 57% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Duck egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Duck egg Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 1.45g Duck egg
Protein 24.99g 12.81g Edam
Fats 27.8g 13.77g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 1.45g Duck egg
Calories 357kcal 185kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 0.93g Duck egg
Calcium 731mg 64mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 3.85mg Duck egg
Magnesium 30mg 17mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 220mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 222mg Duck egg
Sodium 812mg 146mg Duck egg
Zinc 3.75mg 1.41mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.062mg Duck egg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Duck egg
Selenium 14.5µg 36.4µg Duck egg
Vitamin A 825IU 674IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 194µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.34mg Duck egg
Vitamin D 20IU 69IU Duck egg
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.7µg Duck egg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.156mg Duck egg
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.404mg Duck egg
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.2mg Duck egg
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.862mg Duck egg
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.25mg Duck egg
Folate 16µg 80µg Duck egg
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 5.4µg Duck egg
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.4µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.26mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.736mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.598mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 1.097mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.951mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.576mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.84mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.885mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.32mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 884mg Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 3.681g Duck egg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 6.525g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.223g Duck egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Duck egg
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
97%
Duck egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
57%
Duck egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck egg
Duck egg contains less Sodium (difference - 666mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.891g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck egg
Duck egg is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck egg
Duck egg 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. Duck egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172189/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.