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Edam vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between edam and kumquat?

  • Edam is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium; however, kumquat is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% more.
  • Kumquat has less cholesterol.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index (27) than kumquat (67).

We used Cheese, edam and Kumquats, raw types 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
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 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1079%
Contains more ZincZinc +2105.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2721.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +95.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1127.3%
~equal in Potassium ~186mg

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
9
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 146% 5% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1520%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +332.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +423.2%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.037mg
~equal in Folate ~17µg

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% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1229.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3132.6%
Contains more OtherOther +727.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1011.9%
Contains more WaterWater +94.5%

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
24% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5176%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +288.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Kumquat
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 Kumquat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 0.103g 79%
Phosphorus 536mg 19mg 74%
Calcium 731mg 62mg 67%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Vitamin C 0mg 43.9mg 49%
Protein 24.99g 1.88g 46%
Fats 27.8g 0.86g 41%
Sodium 812mg 10mg 35%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.17mg 33%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg 26%
Fiber 0g 6.5g 26%
Vitamin A 243µg 15µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.09mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 0.154g 20%
Calories 357kcal 71kcal 14%
Copper 0.036mg 0.095mg 7%
Iron 0.44mg 0.86mg 5%
Carbs 1.43g 15.9g 5%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.135mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.171g 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.036mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.429mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.208mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 8.4mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 9.4g N/A
Potassium 188mg 186mg 0%
Sugar 1.43g 9.36g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.037mg 0%
Folate 16µg 17µg 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 Kumquat
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
18%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 802mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.469g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.