Edam vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Edam and Gouda cheese
- The amount of Vitamin A RAE in Edam is higher than in Gouda cheese.
- Gouda cheese has 2 times less Potassium than Edam. Edam has 188mg of Potassium, while Gouda cheese has 121mg.
- Edam contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Cheese, gouda.
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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.
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Iron
+83.3%
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Potassium
+55.4%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Phosphorus - 546
Equal in Sodium - 819
Equal in Zinc - 3.9
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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Iron
+83.3%
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Potassium
+55.4%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Phosphorus - 546
Equal in Sodium - 819
Equal in Zinc - 3.9
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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.
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Vitamin A
+46.5%
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Vitamin B1
+23.3%
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Vitamin B2
+16.5%
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Vitamin B3
+30.2%
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Vitamin B5
+21%
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Folate
+31.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
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Vitamin A
+46.5%
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Vitamin B1
+23.3%
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Vitamin B2
+16.5%
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Vitamin B3
+30.2%
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Vitamin B5
+21%
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Folate
+31.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+55.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.94
Equal in Fats - 27.44
Equal in Water - 41.46
Equal in Other - 3.94
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
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Carbs
+55.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.94
Equal in Fats - 27.44
Equal in Water - 41.46
Equal in Other - 3.94
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.657
Saturated Fat:
17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.665 g
Saturated Fat:
17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.657 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.657
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.43g | 2.22g |
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| Protein | 24.99g | 24.94g |
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| Fats | 27.8g | 27.44g |
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| Carbs | 1.43g | 2.22g |
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| Calories | 357kcal | 356kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.43g | 2.22g |
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| Calcium | 731mg | 700mg |
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| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.24mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 29mg |
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| Phosphorus | 536mg | 546mg |
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| Potassium | 188mg | 121mg |
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| Sodium | 812mg | 819mg |
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| Zinc | 3.75mg | 3.9mg |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.036mg | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.011mg | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin A | 825IU | 563IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 243µg | 165µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.24mg | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 20IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 21µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 1.54µg | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.3µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.352mg | |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.93mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.306mg |
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| Leucine | 2.57mg | 2.564mg |
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| Lysine | 2.66mg | 2.654mg |
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| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.719mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.431mg |
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| Valine | 1.81mg | 1.806mg |
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| Histidine | 1.034mg | 1.032mg |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 114mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.572g | 17.614g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.125g | 7.747g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.657g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042000000000002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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