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Edam vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are edam and potato bread different?

  • Edam is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, potato bread is richer in folate, fiber, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 88% higher.
  • Potato bread has less saturated fat.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index (27) than potato bread (61).

Cheese, edam and Bread, potato are the varieties used in this article.

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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
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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +160.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +281.9%
Contains more IronIron +411.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +161.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2200%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg

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
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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 0% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +926.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +408.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1424.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +195.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +687.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.9%
Contains more FatsFats +788.2%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3191.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Potato bread DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 0g 80%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.15µg 58%
Calcium 731mg 188mg 54%
Fats 27.8g 3.13g 38%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Folate 16µg 126µg 28%
Fiber 0g 6.3g 25%
Protein 24.99g 12.5g 25%
Vitamin A 243µg 24µg 24%
Phosphorus 536mg 369mg 24%
Iron 0.44mg 2.25mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.106mg 22%
Zinc 3.75mg 1.44mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 0g 20%
Sodium 812mg 375mg 19%
Potassium 188mg 718mg 16%
Carbs 1.43g 47.07g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.188mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.232mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.817mg 11%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.253mg 11%
Selenium 14.5µg 9.5µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 1.25mg 7%
Copper 0.036mg 0.094mg 6%
Calories 357kcal 266kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0g 4%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 6.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin D 20IU 2IU 2%
Choline 15.4mg 18.4mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 40.77g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 1.43g 9.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.285mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.143mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Potato bread
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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.572g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.