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Edam vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between edam and italian sausage raw

  • Edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for edam is 71% higher.
  • Edam contains 4 times more phosphorus than italian sausage raw. Edam contains 536mg of phosphorus, while italian sausage raw contains 142mg.
  • Italian sausage raw contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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
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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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3961.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +277.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.6%
Contains more IronIron +168.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +427.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71%
~equal in Sodium ~731mg

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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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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1435.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3863.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +294.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120%
Contains more OtherOther +56.9%
Contains more FatsFats +12.7%
Contains more WaterWater +22.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +506%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 18mg 71%
Phosphorus 536mg 142mg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.568mg 44%
Saturated fat 17.572g 11.27g 29%
Vitamin A 243µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.91µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 4.03g 22%
Protein 24.99g 14.25g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 3.25mg 20%
Selenium 14.5µg 24.8µg 19%
Zinc 3.75mg 1.79mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.3mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.168mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 14.34g 16%
Iron 0.44mg 1.18mg 9%
Copper 0.036mg 0.08mg 5%
Fats 27.8g 31.33g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.51mg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 14mg 4%
Sodium 812mg 731mg 4%
Cholesterol 89mg 76mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Potassium 188mg 253mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.058mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Folate 16µg 8µg 2%
Calories 357kcal 346kcal 1%
Carbs 1.43g 0.65g 0%
Net carbs 1.43g 0.65g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.302g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.