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Edam vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Edam and Pimiento

  • Edam has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Pimiento has more Vitamin C.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 94% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pimiento is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Pimento, canned.

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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
6
:
Contains more Calcium +12083.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +3052.9%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Zinc +1873.7%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Contains more Iron +281.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +36.1%
Contains more Manganese +736.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +12083.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +3052.9%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Zinc +1873.7%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Contains more Iron +281.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +36.1%
Contains more Manganese +736.4%

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +548.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2710%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +260.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +548.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2710%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +260.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
:
Contains more Protein +2171.8%
Contains more Fats +9166.7%
Contains more Other +955%
Contains more Carbs +256.6%
Contains more Water +124%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +2171.8%
Contains more Fats +9166.7%
Contains more Other +955%
Contains more Carbs +256.6%
Contains more Water +124%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Pimiento
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 3.2g Pimiento
Protein 24.99g 1.1g Edam
Fats 27.8g 0.3g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 5.1g Pimiento
Calories 357kcal 23kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 2.71g Edam
Fiber 0g 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 731mg 6mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 30mg 6mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 17mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 158mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 3.75mg 0.19mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.049mg Pimiento
Manganese 0.011mg 0.092mg Pimiento
Selenium 14.5µg 0.2µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 133µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.017mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.06mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.615mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.01mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 16µg 6µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.014mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.04mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.036mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.058mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.049mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.013mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.034mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.046mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.022mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.02g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.161g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Pimiento
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
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.527g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimiento
Pimiento is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
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?
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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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.