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Edam vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are edam and fudge different?

  • Edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium, while fudge is higher in copper.
  • Edam covers your daily need for calcium, 68% more than fudge.
  • Edam contains 18 times more sodium than fudge. Edam contains 812mg of sodium, while fudge contains 45mg.
  • Fudge has a higher glycemic index (49) than edam (27).

Cheese, edam and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Edam
5
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%
Fudge
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1391.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +654.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +480%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +302.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +813.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3736.4%

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
11
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%
Fudge
1
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% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +452.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +357.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1611.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +64.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +54%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
4
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Fudge
1
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +945.6%
Contains more FatsFats +167.1%
Contains more WaterWater +323.6%
Contains more OtherOther +344.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5245.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
2
67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Fudge
1
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +176.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Fudge DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 49mg 68%
Phosphorus 536mg 71mg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.09µg 60%
Saturated fat 17.572g 6.448g 51%
Protein 24.99g 2.39g 45%
Copper 0.036mg 0.329mg 33%
Sodium 812mg 45mg 33%
Fats 27.8g 10.41g 27%
Carbs 1.43g 76.44g 25%
Cholesterol 89mg 14mg 25%
Zinc 3.75mg 1.11mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.085mg 23%
Vitamin A 243µg 44µg 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.5µg 22%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.422mg 18%
Iron 0.44mg 1.77mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 2.943g 13%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.012mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.14mg 3%
Folate 16µg 4µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Calories 357kcal 411kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.373g 2%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Potassium 188mg 134mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.176mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 10mg 1%
Magnesium 30mg 36mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 73.12g N/A
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.18mg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g N/A
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Fudge
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Edam
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.124g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.