Edam vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Edam and Pimento Cheese
- Edam has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Zinc, while Pimento Cheese has more Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Edam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 35% higher.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Edam is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento.
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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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +120% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +24.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.5µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
Protein:
22.13 g
Fats:
31.2 g
Carbs:
1.73 g
Water:
39.08 g
Other:
5.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
~equal in
Water
~39.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.937 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.988 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -10.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.937g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 24.99g | 22.13g |
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| Fats | 27.8g | 31.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.43g | 1.63g |
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| Carbs | 1.43g | 1.73g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 94mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 731mg | 614mg |
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| Potassium | 188mg | 162mg |
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| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 1.43g | 0.62g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.033mg |
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| Zinc | 3.75mg | 2.98mg |
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| Phosphorus | 536mg | 744mg |
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| Sodium | 812mg | 915mg |
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| Vitamin A | 825IU | 1030IU |
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| Vitamin A | 243µg | 244µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.354mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 34.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.572g | 19.663g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.125g | 8.937g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.988g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.323mg |
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| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.718mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.023mg |
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| Leucine | 2.57mg | 1.956mg |
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| Lysine | 2.66mg | 2.196mg |
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| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.572mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.124mg |
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| Valine | 1.81mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.902mg |
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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
33%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimento Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimento Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimento Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.091g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.