Edam vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between edam and ostrich
- Edam is richer in calcium and phosphorus, yet ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 196% higher.
- Edam contains 122 times more calcium than ostrich. Edam contains 731mg of calcium, while ostrich contains 6mg.
- Ostrich contains less saturated fat.
- Ostrich has a lower glycemic index than edam.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12083.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +534.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +322.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +527% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8611% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +369% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +617.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +305.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +981.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +881.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +737.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 6.25µg | 196% |
| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 1g | 75% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 6mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 7.143mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 37.5µg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 251mg | 41% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 2.57g | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.545mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 80mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 2.79mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 1.318mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 0.97g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.232mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.152mg | 13% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 145kcal | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 4.85mg | 10% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 28.49g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.292mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 362mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.44g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 85mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Folate | 16µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 1.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.354mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 2.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.176mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 1.407mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
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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?
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 732mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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