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Edam vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Edam and Kielbasa

  • Edam has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 57% more.
  • Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, edam and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked.

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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
9
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Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Iron +181.8%
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 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Iron +181.8%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
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Contains more Protein +90.8%
Contains more Fats +58%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Contains more Carbs +172.7%
Contains more Water +49.2%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +90.8%
Contains more Fats +58%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Contains more Carbs +172.7%
Contains more Water +49.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
0
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Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.27
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.27

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 24.99g 13.1g Edam
Fats 27.8g 17.6g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 357kcal 226kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 0g Kielbasa
Calcium 731mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 1.24mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg Edam
Potassium 188mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 1200mg Edam
Zinc 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg Edam
Folate 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
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 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 17.572g 6.23g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Edam Kielbasa
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
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.342g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.