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Edam vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between edam and ice cream sandwich?

  • Edam is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, while ice cream sandwich is higher in copper.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 76% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich has 31 times less vitamin B12 than edam. Edam has 1.54µg of vitamin B12, while ice cream sandwich has 0.05µg.
  • Ice cream sandwich is lower in saturated fat.
  • Ice cream sandwich has a higher glycemic index (61) than edam (27).

We used Cheese, edam and Ice cream sandwich types in this comparison.

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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
Edam
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.5%
Contains more IronIron +69.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +644.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +367.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +605.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3363.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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
Edam
8
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%
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% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1809.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
3
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% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +482.5%
Contains more FatsFats +224.4%
Contains more OtherOther +283.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2497.2%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +241.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Ice cream sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 2.317g 69%
Phosphorus 536mg 72mg 66%
Calcium 731mg 86mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.05µg 62%
Protein 24.99g 4.29g 41%
Fats 27.8g 8.57g 30%
Sodium 812mg 129mg 30%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.6mg 29%
Copper 0.036mg 0.254mg 24%
Cholesterol 89mg 21mg 23%
Selenium 14.5µg 3.1µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.146mg 19%
Vitamin A 243µg 86µg 17%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.381mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 2.661g 14%
Carbs 1.43g 37.14g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 2.272g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.566mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.111mg 6%
Calories 357kcal 237kcal 6%
Folate 16µg 34µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.028mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Iron 0.44mg 0.26mg 2%
Potassium 188mg 115mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.209mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.3µg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 37.14g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 1.43g 18.57g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Ice cream sandwich
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 683mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.255g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.