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Edam vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edam and Orange different?

  • Edam is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, while Orange is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Edam covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 88% more than Orange.
  • Orange is lower in Sodium.

Cheese, edam and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties types were used in this article.

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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
Orange
Orange
Contains more Calcium +1727.5%
Contains more Iron +340%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +3728.6%
Contains more Zinc +5257.1%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
Equal in Potassium - 181
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1727.5%
Contains more Iron +340%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +3728.6%
Contains more Zinc +5257.1%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
Equal in Potassium - 181

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
8
:
4
Orange
Orange
Contains more Vitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +872.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.9%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
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%
Orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +872.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.9%
Contains more Folate +87.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
3
:
2
Orange
Orange
Contains more Protein +2558.5%
Contains more Fats +23066.7%
Contains more Other +859.1%
Contains more Carbs +721.7%
Contains more Water +108.7%
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
Orange
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +2558.5%
Contains more Fats +23066.7%
Contains more Other +859.1%
Contains more Carbs +721.7%
Contains more Water +108.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
2
:
1
Orange
Orange
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35226.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2560%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35226.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2560%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Orange Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 9.35g Orange
Protein 24.99g 0.94g Edam
Fats 27.8g 0.12g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 11.75g Orange
Calories 357kcal 47kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 9.35g Edam
Fiber 0g 2.4g Orange
Calcium 731mg 40mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.1mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 10mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 14mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 181mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 0mg Orange
Zinc 3.75mg 0.07mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.045mg Orange
Manganese 0.011mg 0.025mg Orange
Selenium 14.5µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 225IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 11µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.18mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 53.2mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.087mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.04mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.282mg Orange
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.25mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.06mg Edam
Folate 16µg 30µg Orange
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.009mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.015mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.025mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.023mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.047mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.02mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.031mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.04mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.018mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Orange
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0.015g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.023g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.025g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Orange
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
24%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.557g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.