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Edam vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Edam and Pita

  • Edam has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Pita has more Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 87% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pita is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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
:
4
Pita
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +452.6%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains more Zinc +346.4%
Contains more Iron +218.2%
Contains less Sodium -34%
Contains more Copper +366.7%
Contains more Manganese +4272.7%
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 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +452.6%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains more Zinc +346.4%
Contains more Iron +218.2%
Contains less Sodium -34%
Contains more Copper +366.7%
Contains more Manganese +4272.7%

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
7
:
4
Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +301%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2512.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +301%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2512.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
4
:
1
Pita
Contains more Protein +174.6%
Contains more Fats +2216.7%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Contains more Other +122.1%
Contains more Carbs +3795.1%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +174.6%
Contains more Fats +2216.7%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Contains more Other +122.1%
Contains more Carbs +3795.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
2
:
1
Pita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7638.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7638.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Pita Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 53.5g Pita
Protein 24.99g 9.1g Edam
Fats 27.8g 1.2g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 55.7g Pita
Calories 357kcal 275kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Pita
Fiber 0g 2.2g Pita
Calcium 731mg 86mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 1.4mg Pita
Magnesium 30mg 26mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 97mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 120mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 536mg Pita
Zinc 3.75mg 0.84mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.011mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.097mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.034mg Edam
Folate 16µg 24µg Pita
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.105mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.257mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.349mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.634mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.219mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.16mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.446mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.394mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.195mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Pita
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.105g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.535g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Pita
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
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.406g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.