Edam vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Edam and Salmon
- Edam is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Salmon is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
- Salmon covers your daily Vitamin D needs 84% more than Edam.
- Edam contains 49 times more Calcium than Salmon. While Edam contains 731mg of Calcium, Salmon contains only 15mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, edam and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +4773.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +772.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +258.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +188.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +818.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9711% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +424.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +751.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +81.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +487.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +427.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +94.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +584.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 206kcal |
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| Protein | 24.99g | 22.1g |
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| Fats | 27.8g | 12.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.43g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.43g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 30mg | |
| Calcium | 731mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 188mg | 384mg |
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| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 1.43g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 536mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 812mg | 61mg |
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| Vitamin A | 825IU | 230IU |
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| Vitamin A | 243µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 41.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 8.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 1.475mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.647mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 34µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.572g | 2.397g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.125g | 4.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 4.553g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.969mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.018mg |
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| Leucine | 2.57mg | 1.796mg |
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| Lysine | 2.66mg | 2.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.654mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.863mg |
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| Valine | 1.81mg | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.651mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.17g |
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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
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106%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Edam is cheaper (difference - $10.4)
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.