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Edam vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Edam and Fireweed

  • Edam has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 291% more than Edam.
  • Fireweed has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, edam and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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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
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Contains more Calcium +70.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +396.3%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Iron +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Potassium +162.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Copper +788.9%
Contains more Manganese +60845.5%
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 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Calcium +70.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +396.3%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Iron +445.5%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Potassium +162.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Copper +788.9%
Contains more Manganese +60845.5%

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +336.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +731.6%
Contains more Folate +600%
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 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +336.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +731.6%
Contains more Folate +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
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Contains more Protein +430.6%
Contains more Fats +910.9%
Contains more Other +66.1%
Contains more Carbs +1244.1%
Contains more Water +70.3%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +430.6%
Contains more Fats +910.9%
Contains more Other +66.1%
Contains more Carbs +1244.1%
Contains more Water +70.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Fireweed
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 24.99g 4.71g Edam
Fats 27.8g 2.75g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 357kcal 103kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 731mg 429mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 30mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 536mg 108mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 812mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 3.75mg 2.66mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.011mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 180µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.033mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.137mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 16µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
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 0mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 17.572g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Edam Fireweed
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
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 778mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.