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Edam vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Edam and French toast?

  • Edam is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, French toast is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 74% more.
  • French toast contains 7 times less Calcium than Edam. Edam contains 731mg of Calcium, while French toast contains 100mg.
  • French toast has less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, edam and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk types 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 Calcium +631%
Contains more Magnesium +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.3%
Contains more Zinc +459.7%
Contains more Iron +279.5%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Contains more Manganese +1609.1%
Contains more Selenium +38.6%
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 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Contains more Calcium +631%
Contains more Magnesium +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.3%
Contains more Zinc +459.7%
Contains more Iron +279.5%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Contains more Manganese +1609.1%
Contains more Selenium +38.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1885.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.074
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 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1885.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.074

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +224.5%
Contains more Fats +157.4%
Contains more Other +134.4%
Contains more Carbs +1648.3%
Contains more Water +31.6%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +224.5%
Contains more Fats +157.4%
Contains more Other +134.4%
Contains more Carbs +1648.3%
Contains more Water +31.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.1%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam French toast
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam French toast Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 25g French toast
Protein 24.99g 7.7g Edam
Fats 27.8g 10.8g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 25g French toast
Calories 357kcal 229kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g French toast
Calcium 731mg 100mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 1.67mg French toast
Magnesium 30mg 17mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 117mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 134mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 479mg French toast
Zinc 3.75mg 0.67mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.058mg French toast
Manganese 0.011mg 0.188mg French toast
Selenium 14.5µg 20.1µg French toast
Vitamin A 825IU 503IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 124µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.204mg French toast
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.321mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.628mg French toast
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.074mg Edam
Folate 16µg 43µg French toast
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.31µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.094mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.305mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.375mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.621mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.413mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.188mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.389mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.419mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.179mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 116mg Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 2.723g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 4.524g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 2.594g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam French toast
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
26%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.849g)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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