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Edam vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between edam and nutmeg

  • Edam has more vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus; however, nutmeg is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, and iron.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need for manganese, 126% more than edam.
  • Nutmeg has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of edam is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, edam and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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
4
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%
Nutmeg
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +297.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +806.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +510%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.2%
Contains more IronIron +590.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2752.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26263.6%

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
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%
Nutmeg
5
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4760%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +582.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +835.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1484.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%

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
Nutmeg
2
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +327.9%
Contains more WaterWater +567.1%
Contains more OtherOther +81.1%
Contains more FatsFats +30.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3346.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Nutmeg
0
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +152.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 2.9mg 126%
Copper 0.036mg 1.027mg 110%
Fiber 0g 20.8g 83%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Calcium 731mg 184mg 55%
Phosphorus 536mg 213mg 46%
Saturated fat 17.572g 25.94g 38%
Protein 24.99g 5.84g 38%
Magnesium 30mg 183mg 36%
Sodium 812mg 16mg 35%
Iron 0.44mg 3.04mg 33%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin A 243µg 5µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.057mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.346mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.6µg 23%
Carbs 1.43g 49.29g 16%
Folate 16µg 76µg 15%
Zinc 3.75mg 2.15mg 15%
Fats 27.8g 36.31g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 3.22g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.299mg 8%
Calories 357kcal 525kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.16mg 6%
Potassium 188mg 350mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.35g 2%
Choline 15.4mg 8.8mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 2.99g N/A
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 Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 796mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.368g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.