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Edam vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between edam and lobster Raw

  • Edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, yet lobster Raw is higher in copper, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Lobster Raw covers your daily copper needs 146% more than edam.
  • Edam contains 206 times more vitamin A than lobster Raw. While edam contains 825IU of vitamin A, lobster Raw contains only 4IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in lobster Raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of lobster Raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, edam and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, 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
Edam
3
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 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +770.2%
Contains more IronIron +69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +232.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3647.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +409.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +338.6%
~equal in Potassium ~200mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.53mg

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
7
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2678.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1840.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +415.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +356.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3606.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +137.1%
Contains more WaterWater +94.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3593.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Lobster Raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.036mg 1.349mg 146%
Selenium 14.5µg 63.6µg 89%
Saturated fat 17.572g 0.181g 79%
Calcium 731mg 84mg 65%
Phosphorus 536mg 161mg 54%
Fats 27.8g 0.75g 42%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.014mg 29%
Vitamin A 243µg 1µg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.449mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 0.22g 20%
Protein 24.99g 16.52g 17%
Sodium 812mg 423mg 17%
Calories 357kcal 77kcal 14%
Cholesterol 89mg 127mg 13%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.25µg 12%
Choline 15.4mg 70.3mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.591mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.87mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 1IU 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.056mg 2%
Zinc 3.75mg 3.53mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.296g 2%
Iron 0.44mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.104mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 38mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Folate 16µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.02mg 1%
Carbs 1.43g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.43g 0g N/A
Potassium 188mg 200mg 0%
Sugar 1.43g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.215mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.654mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.723mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 1.197mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 1.24mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.413mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.68mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.741mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.413mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Lobster Raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.