Edam vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are edam and fruitcake different?
- Edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, while fruitcake is higher in iron.
- Edam covers your daily need for saturated fat, 83% more than fruitcake.
- Edam contains 154 times more vitamin B12 than fruitcake. Edam contains 1.54µg of vitamin B12, while fruitcake contains 0.01µg.
- Fruitcake is lower in cholesterol.
- Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index (53) than edam (27).
Cheese, edam and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2115.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1288.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +930.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +625% |
| Contains more IronIron | +370.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1900% |
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 | +3371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +53.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +864.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +761.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +205.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +283.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4207.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +93.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +399.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 1.048g | 75% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 33mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 52mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.01µg | 64% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 2.9g | 44% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.27mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 101mg | 31% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 9.1g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 5mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 7µg | 26% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 2µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.099mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 2.07mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 61.6g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 3.323g | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.7g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.22mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.791mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 324kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.226mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 8.9mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 153mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 711mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.524g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
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.