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Edam vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between edam and salmon raw

  • Edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 83% higher.
  • Edam contains 61 times more calcium than salmon raw. Edam contains 731mg of calcium, while salmon raw contains 12mg.
  • Salmon raw contains less sodium.
  • Salmon raw has a lower glycemic index than edam.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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
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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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5991.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +485.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.6%
Contains more IronIron +81.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +594.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1925%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +510.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9485.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +492.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +976.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.38mg

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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26%
Contains more FatsFats +338.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +64.8%
Contains more OtherOther +26.1%

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +286.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Salmon raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Salmon raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 0.981g 75%
Calcium 731mg 12mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 3.18µg 68%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.818mg 57%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 7.86mg 49%
Phosphorus 536mg 200mg 48%
Selenium 14.5µg 36.5µg 40%
Fats 27.8g 6.34g 33%
Sodium 812mg 44mg 33%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.664mg 28%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.64mg 28%
Vitamin A 243µg 12µg 26%
Copper 0.036mg 0.25mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.226mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 2.103g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 2.539g 12%
Cholesterol 89mg 55mg 11%
Calories 357kcal 142kcal 11%
Protein 24.99g 19.84g 10%
Potassium 188mg 490mg 9%
Iron 0.44mg 0.8mg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Folate 16µg 25µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.38mg 1%
Carbs 1.43g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.43g 0g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.016mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 768mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
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.
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.