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Edam vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Edam and Hot chocolate

  • Hot chocolate has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2 than Edam.
  • Edam covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 81% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Edam has 18 times more Sodium than Hot chocolate. While Edam has 812mg of Sodium, Hot chocolate has only 44mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, edam and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 +541.2%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +410.5%
Contains more Zinc +495.2%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Equal in Potassium - 197
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +541.2%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +410.5%
Contains more Zinc +495.2%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Equal in Potassium - 197

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 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1050%
Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039
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 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1050%
Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +609.9%
Contains more Fats +1088%
Contains more Other +344.2%
Contains more Carbs +651%
Contains more Water +98.4%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +609.9%
Contains more Fats +1088%
Contains more Other +344.2%
Contains more Carbs +651%
Contains more Water +98.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +691.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +691.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 24.99g 3.52g Edam
Fats 27.8g 2.34g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 357kcal 77kcal Edam
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 1.43g 9.66g Edam
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 731mg 114mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.42mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 105mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 812mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 3.75mg 0.63mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 176IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 51µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.03mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.182mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.04mg Edam
Folate 16µg 5µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.49µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.2µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.037mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.095mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.169mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.305mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.215mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.076mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.15mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.201mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.067mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.677g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.084g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Edam Hot chocolate
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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 768mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
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.

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.