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Edam vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between edam and honey

  • Edam is richer than honey in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 88% higher.
  • Honey contains less saturated fat.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index than honey.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Honey.

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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
6
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%
Honey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12083.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +261.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1604.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1712.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +627.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.42mg
~equal in Copper ~0.036mg

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%
Honey
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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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +923.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +313.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +600%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.6%

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
Honey
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82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +8230%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +143%
Contains more OtherOther +2010%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5662.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Honey
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Honey DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 0g 80%
Phosphorus 536mg 4mg 76%
Calcium 731mg 6mg 73%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Fructose 40.94g 51%
Protein 24.99g 0.3g 49%
Fats 27.8g 0g 43%
Sodium 812mg 4mg 35%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.22mg 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Carbs 1.43g 82.4g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.038mg 27%
Vitamin A 243µg 0µg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.8µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 0g 20%
Magnesium 30mg 2mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.024mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0g 4%
Potassium 188mg 52mg 4%
Folate 16µg 2µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.068mg 4%
Calories 357kcal 304kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 2.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 82.2g N/A
Iron 0.44mg 0.42mg 0%
Sugar 1.43g 82.12g N/A
Copper 0.036mg 0.036mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.121mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.004mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0.01mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.008mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.011mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.009mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.001mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Honey
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.572g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.