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Edam vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between edam and Peruvian groundcherry?

  • Edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, while Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for calcium is 72% higher.
  • Peruvian groundcherry is lower in cholesterol.

We used Cheese, edam and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw types in this comparison.

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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
8
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8022.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1240%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +127.3%

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
10
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%
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 37% 12% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +575%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +872.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3314.6%

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
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1215.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3871.4%
Contains more OtherOther +427.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +683.2%
Contains more WaterWater +105.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Peruvian groundcherry DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 80%
Calcium 731mg 9mg 72%
Phosphorus 536mg 40mg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Protein 24.99g 1.9g 46%
Fats 27.8g 0.7g 42%
Sodium 812mg 35%
Zinc 3.75mg 34%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.04mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin A 243µg 36µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 2.8mg 17%
Calories 357kcal 53kcal 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg 12%
Iron 0.44mg 1mg 7%
Magnesium 30mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 6%
Potassium 188mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.11mg 6%
Copper 0.036mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 4%
Folate 16µg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Carbs 1.43g 11.2g 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Net carbs 1.43g 11.2g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
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 Peruvian groundcherry
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
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.572g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.