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Edam vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between edam and ladyfinger

  • Edam has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, and zinc, while ladyfinger has more iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 73% higher.
  • Ladyfinger contains 16 times less calcium than edam. Edam contains 731mg of calcium, while ladyfinger contains 47mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ladyfinger is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.

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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
6
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 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1455.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +713.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2081.8%

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
6
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 0% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +667.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2465.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +297.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +381.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.428mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
4
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.8%
Contains more FatsFats +205.5%
Contains more WaterWater +113.1%
Contains more OtherOther +283.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4074.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
1
67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 47mg 68%
Saturated fat 17.572g 3.022g 66%
Phosphorus 536mg 173mg 52%
Cholesterol 89mg 221mg 44%
Iron 0.44mg 3.58mg 39%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.75µg 33%
Fats 27.8g 9.1g 29%
Protein 24.99g 10.6g 29%
Sodium 812mg 147mg 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Zinc 3.75mg 1.14mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.284mg 21%
Carbs 1.43g 59.7g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.116mg 17%
Folate 16µg 77µg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 2.104mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 3.745g 11%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.24mg 10%
Vitamin A 243µg 167µg 8%
Copper 0.036mg 0.095mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.423g 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Magnesium 30mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.122mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.428mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Potassium 188mg 113mg 2%
Calories 357kcal 363kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.43g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Ladyfinger
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
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 132mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.