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Edam vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Edam and Pecan

  • Edam has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Pecan is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Pecan covers your daily Manganese needs 195% more than Edam.
  • Pecan contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Nuts, pecans.

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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
3
:
7
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Calcium +944.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.5%
Contains more Selenium +281.6%
Contains more Iron +475%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Potassium +118.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Copper +3233.3%
Contains more Manganese +40809.1%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Calcium +944.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.5%
Contains more Selenium +281.6%
Contains more Iron +475%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Potassium +118.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Copper +3233.3%
Contains more Manganese +40809.1%

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
4
:
8
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Vitamin A +1373.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1683.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.3%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.2%
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%
Pecan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1373.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +199.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1683.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.3%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
3
:
2
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Protein +172.5%
Contains more Water +1080.7%
Contains more Other +185.1%
Contains more Fats +158.9%
Contains more Carbs +869.2%
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
Pecan
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +172.5%
Contains more Water +1080.7%
Contains more Other +185.1%
Contains more Fats +158.9%
Contains more Carbs +869.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
0
:
3
Pecan
Pecan
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +402.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3150.2%
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Pecan
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +402.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3150.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Pecan Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 4.26g Pecan
Protein 24.99g 9.17g Edam
Fats 27.8g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 1.43g 13.86g Pecan
Calories 357kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 1.43g 3.97g Edam
Fiber 0g 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 731mg 70mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 2.53mg Pecan
Magnesium 30mg 121mg Pecan
Phosphorus 536mg 277mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 410mg Pecan
Sodium 812mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 3.75mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.036mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 0.011mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 14.5µg 3.8µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 56IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 3µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.13mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.167mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.21mg Pecan
Folate 16µg 22µg Pecan
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.093mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.306mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.336mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.598mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.287mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.183mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.426mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.411mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.262mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 17.572g 6.18g Pecan
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 21.614g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.392g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.