Edam vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between edam and milk
- The amount of phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A in edam is higher than in milk.
- Edam covers your daily saturated fat needs 85% more than milk.
- Milk has 18 times less sodium than edam. Edam has 812mg of sodium, while milk has 44mg.
- Milk contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +172.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +484.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1366.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +260% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +792.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +464.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +339.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +319% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +227.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +641.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2766% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +462.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +249% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +116.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2833.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1800% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 0.633g | 77% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 95mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 125mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.47µg | 45% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 3.37g | 43% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 0.97g | 41% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 44mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.42mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 5mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 58µg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 0.277g | 20% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 3.3µg | 20% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 42kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.185mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1.2µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.035g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 48IU | 4% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.361mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 4.99g | 1% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 17.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 768mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.939g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins