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Edam vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edam and Icing different?

  • Edam is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, while Icing is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Edam covers your daily need of Phosphorus 74% more than Icing.
  • Icing is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, edam and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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
Edam
9
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +24266.7%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +2900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2877.8%
Contains more Potassium +452.9%
Contains more Zinc +5257.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +24266.7%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +2900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2877.8%
Contains more Potassium +452.9%
Contains more Zinc +5257.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%

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
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +410.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +465.2%
Edam
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +410.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +465.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
4
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +71.3%
Contains more Water +175.8%
Contains more Other +421%
Contains more Carbs +4647.6%
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +71.3%
Contains more Water +175.8%
Contains more Other +421%
Contains more Carbs +4647.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1095.6%
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1095.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Icing
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Icing Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 67.89g Icing
Protein 24.99g 0g Edam
Fats 27.8g 16.23g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 67.89g Icing
Calories 357kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 1.43g 63.1g Edam
Calcium 731mg 3mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.16mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 1mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 18mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 34mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 3.75mg 0.07mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.01mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.302mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.055mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0mg Edam
Folate 16µg 8µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 13µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Icing
Saturated Fat 17.572g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 4.86g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.598g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.67g)
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?
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.