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Edam vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between edam and marinara sauce

  • Edam is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium, yet marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 87% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.

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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 13% 8.1% 28% 29% 27% 5.5% 15% 3.9% 18% 6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2607.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1476.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1218.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.7%
Contains more IronIron +77.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1145.5%

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
8
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 6.7% 11% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +537.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4676.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +504.3%

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
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1672.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1778.4%
Contains more OtherOther +154.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +463.6%
Contains more WaterWater +110.3%

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
16% 36% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2055.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.9%
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 Marinara sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Marinara sauce DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 0.17g 79%
Phosphorus 536mg 34mg 72%
Calcium 731mg 27mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Protein 24.99g 1.41g 47%
Fats 27.8g 1.48g 40%
Sodium 812mg 30mg 34%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.2mg 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 2mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.061mg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.1µg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 3.917mg 24%
Vitamin A 243µg 33µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 0.377g 19%
Calories 357kcal 51kcal 15%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.4mg 14%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 13.9µg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.173mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 6%
Copper 0.036mg 0.081mg 5%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.137mg 5%
Potassium 188mg 319mg 4%
Iron 0.44mg 0.78mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 1.43g 8.06g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.024mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.508g 1%
Folate 16µg 13µg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 6.26g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 5.5g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 13.7mg 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 Marinara sauce
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
19%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.402g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.07g)
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.