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Edam vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Edam and Lime?

  • Edam is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Lime is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 88% more.
  • Lime has less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, edam and Limes, 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
Edam
7
:
3
Lime
Lime
Contains more Calcium +2115.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +2877.8%
Contains more Potassium +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +3309.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +80.6%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Lime
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Contains more Calcium +2115.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +2877.8%
Contains more Potassium +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +3309.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +80.6%

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
Edam
10
:
2
Lime
Lime
Contains more Vitamin A +1550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1845%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Edam
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%
Lime
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1845%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
3
:
2
Lime
Lime
Contains more Protein +3470%
Contains more Fats +13800%
Contains more Other +1306.7%
Contains more Carbs +637.1%
Contains more Water +112.4%
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Lime
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +3470%
Contains more Fats +13800%
Contains more Other +1306.7%
Contains more Carbs +637.1%
Contains more Water +112.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
2
:
1
Lime
Lime
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42663.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1109.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Lime
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42663.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1109.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Lime
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Lime Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 7.74g Lime
Protein 24.99g 0.7g Edam
Fats 27.8g 0.2g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 10.54g Lime
Calories 357kcal 30kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 1.69g Edam
Fiber 0g 2.8g Lime
Calcium 731mg 33mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.6mg Lime
Magnesium 30mg 6mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 18mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 102mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 2mg Lime
Zinc 3.75mg 0.11mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.065mg Lime
Manganese 0.011mg 0.008mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 50IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 2µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.22mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 29.1mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.03mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.02mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.2mg Lime
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.217mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.043mg Edam
Folate 16µg 8µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.6µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.003mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.014mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.002mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Lime
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0.022g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.019g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.055g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Lime
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
13%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lime
Lime is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.