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Edam vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edam and Potato chips different?

  • Edam is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Edam is 71% higher.
  • Potato chips has less Sodium.

Cheese, edam and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
Contains more Calcium +2945.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.8%
Contains more Zinc +244%
Contains more Selenium +79%
Contains more Iron +270.5%
Contains more Magnesium +123.3%
Contains more Potassium +578.2%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +750%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +2945.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.8%
Contains more Zinc +244%
Contains more Selenium +79%
Contains more Iron +270.5%
Contains more Magnesium +123.3%
Contains more Potassium +578.2%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +750%
Contains more Manganese +3900%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3695.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4567.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +768.4%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +860.9%
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3695.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4567.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +768.4%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +860.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +257%
Contains more Water +2087.4%
Contains more Other +17.2%
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +3599.3%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +257%
Contains more Water +2087.4%
Contains more Other +17.2%
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +3599.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1730.1%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1730.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 24.99g 7g Edam
Fats 27.8g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 1.43g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 357kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 1.43g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 731mg 24mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 30mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 536mg 165mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 812mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 3.75mg 1.09mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.011mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 14.5µg 8.1µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.197mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 16µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.108mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.253mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.283mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.419mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.424mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.11mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.31mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.392mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 17.572g 10.96g Potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 804mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.