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Edam vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between edam and millet flour

  • Edam is higher in calcium and phosphorus, yet millet flour is higher in copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Edam covers your daily saturated fat needs 85% more than millet flour.
  • Edam contains 203 times more sodium than millet flour. While edam contains 812mg of sodium, millet flour contains only 4mg.
  • The glycemic index of edam is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, edam and Millet flour.

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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
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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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5121.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +296.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.1%
Contains more IronIron +795.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1386.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9009.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.5%

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
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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% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +432.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +187.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1016.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +350.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +389.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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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% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.5%
Contains more FatsFats +554.1%
Contains more WaterWater +379.4%
Contains more OtherOther +248.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5153.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +779.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Millet flour DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 0.536g 77%
Calcium 731mg 14mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 64%
Copper 0.036mg 0.535mg 55%
Iron 0.44mg 3.94mg 44%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.002mg 43%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 6.02mg 37%
Fats 27.8g 4.25g 36%
Phosphorus 536mg 285mg 36%
Sodium 812mg 4mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 32.7µg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.413mg 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Protein 24.99g 10.75g 28%
Vitamin A 243µg 27%
Carbs 1.43g 75.12g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.073mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.372mg 23%
Magnesium 30mg 119mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.267mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 0.924g 18%
Fiber 0g 3.5g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 2.618g 13%
Zinc 3.75mg 2.63mg 10%
Folate 16µg 42µg 7%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Calories 357kcal 382kcal 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.11mg 1%
Potassium 188mg 224mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 71.62g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Millet flour
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
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.