Edam vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are edam and mackerel different?
- Edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, while mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 436% more than edam.
- Edam contains 11 times more calcium than mackerel. Edam contains 731mg of calcium, while mackerel contains 66mg.
- Mackerel is lower in saturated fat.
- Edam has a higher glycemic index (27) than mackerel (0).
Cheese, edam and Fish, mackerel, salted types were used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1007.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +176.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +218.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +406.2% |
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 | +417% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +891.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +4940% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3924.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +439.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +679.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +239.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +559.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +217.5% |
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Fats
~25.1g
~equal in
Water
~43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +833.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.32g
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 12µg | 436% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 4450mg | 158% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 25.2µg | 124% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 1006IU | 123% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 73.4µg | 107% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 66mg | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 7.148g | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 254mg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 6.21g | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.41mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 1.1mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 47µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 3.3mg | 20% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 101.6mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2.38mg | 14% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 18.5g | 13% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 1.4mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 520mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 60mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 7.8µg | 5% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 25.1g | 4% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 305kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 16µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 8.32g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.619g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 2.965g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.391g | N/A |
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%
172%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.424g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 3638mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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