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Edam vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between edam and English muffins?

  • Edam is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, English muffins are richer in manganese.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% more.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index (27) than English muffins (77).

We used Cheese, edam and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types 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
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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1305.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +435.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +102.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3145.5%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3750%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +389.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1809.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.3%

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +224.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1444.4%
Contains more OtherOther +75.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3116.8%
~equal in Water ~42.1g

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2590.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam English muffin DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 0.259g 79%
Calcium 731mg 52mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.04µg 63%
Phosphorus 536mg 133mg 58%
Fats 27.8g 1.8g 40%
Protein 24.99g 7.7g 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.7mg 28%
Vitamin A 243µg 0µg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 0.302g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.154mg 18%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.357mg 15%
Carbs 1.43g 46g 15%
Sodium 812mg 464mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.181mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Copper 0.036mg 0.129mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.566mg 9%
Calories 357kcal 235kcal 6%
Iron 0.44mg 0.89mg 6%
Folate 16µg 37µg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.446mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.043mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Potassium 188mg 131mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.888g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 1.43g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.313g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam 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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.