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Edam vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Edam and Onion

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium in Edam is higher than in Onion.
  • Edam covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 88% more than Onion.
  • Onion contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Onions, 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
7
:
3
Onion
Onion
Contains more Calcium +3078.3%
Contains more Iron +109.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1748.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +2105.9%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +1072.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.039
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +3078.3%
Contains more Iron +109.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1748.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +2105.9%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +1072.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.039

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
:
5
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +41150%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Edam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +41150%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +18.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
3
:
2
Onion
Onion
Contains more Protein +2171.8%
Contains more Fats +27700%
Contains more Other +1105.7%
Contains more Carbs +553.1%
Contains more Water +114.4%
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +2171.8%
Contains more Fats +27700%
Contains more Other +1105.7%
Contains more Carbs +553.1%
Contains more Water +114.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
2
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3811.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3811.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Onion Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 7.64g Onion
Protein 24.99g 1.1g Edam
Fats 27.8g 0.1g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 9.34g Onion
Calories 357kcal 40kcal Edam
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 1.43g 4.24g Edam
Fiber 0g 1.7g Onion
Calcium 731mg 23mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.21mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 10mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 29mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 146mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 3.75mg 0.17mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.039mg Onion
Manganese 0.011mg 0.129mg Onion
Selenium 14.5µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 2IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.02mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 7.4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.027mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.116mg Onion
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.123mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.12mg Onion
Folate 16µg 19µg Onion
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.4µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.014mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.021mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.014mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.025mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.039mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.002mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.025mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.021mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.014mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Onion
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0.042g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.013g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.017g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Onion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Edam
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.