Edam vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between edam and filo?
- Edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc, while filo is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 81% higher.
- Filo is lower in cholesterol.
- Filo has a higher glycemic index (38) than edam (27).
We used Cheese, edam and Phyllo dough 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6545.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +665.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +614.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +629.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4227.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1362.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4867.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +252% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +363.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3578.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +158% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.8% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 1.47g | 73% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 11mg | 72% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 75mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0µg | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.541mg | 42% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 7.1g | 36% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 3.21mg | 35% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 6g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.49mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 4.073mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.476mg | 20% |
| Folate | 16µg | 88µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 52.6g | 17% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 23.3µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 483mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 3.149g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.9g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.101mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.341mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 299kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 74mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 6.9mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.923g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 50.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 0.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.302mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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