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Edam vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between edam and jerusalem artichoke

  • Edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium, yet jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 88% higher.
  • Jerusalem artichoke contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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
5
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 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5121.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +3025%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +587.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.2%
Contains more IronIron +672.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +288.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%

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 13% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +548.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1485.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +94.8%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.077mg

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
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1149.5%
Contains more FatsFats +277900%
Contains more OtherOther +66.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1119.6%
Contains more WaterWater +87.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
2
67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
80% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +203025%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66400%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Jerusalem artichoke
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Jerusalem artichoke DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 0g 80%
Calcium 731mg 14mg 72%
Phosphorus 536mg 78mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Protein 24.99g 2g 46%
Fats 27.8g 0.01g 43%
Iron 0.44mg 3.4mg 37%
Sodium 812mg 4mg 35%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.12mg 33%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin A 243µg 1µg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.06mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 0.004g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.2mg 14%
Calories 357kcal 73kcal 14%
Copper 0.036mg 0.14mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.3mg 8%
Potassium 188mg 429mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Carbs 1.43g 17.44g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.001g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 30mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 30mg 3%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.397mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.1µg 2%
Folate 16µg 13µg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 15.84g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 9.6g N/A
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.077mg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.572g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.