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Edam vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Edam and Powdered milk

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Choline, Calcium, and Vitamin B6 in Powdered milk is higher than in Edam.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 71% more than Edam.
  • Powdered milk has 2 times less Sodium than Edam. Edam has 812mg of Sodium, while Powdered milk has 371mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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
Edam
1
:
9
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Zinc +12.3%
Contains more Calcium +24.8%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.8%
Contains more Potassium +607.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.47
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains more Zinc +12.3%
Contains more Calcium +24.8%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.8%
Contains more Potassium +607.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.47

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
Edam
1
:
10
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Vitamin A +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +687.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +708.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.4%
Contains more Folate +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2
Edam
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%
Powdered milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +687.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +708.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.4%
Contains more Folate +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
2
:
3
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Water +1582.6%
Contains more Carbs +2586.7%
Contains more Other +44.1%
Equal in Protein - 26.32
Equal in Fats - 26.71
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Powdered milk
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Water +1582.6%
Contains more Carbs +2586.7%
Contains more Other +44.1%
Equal in Protein - 26.32
Equal in Fats - 26.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
1
:
1
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.742
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.924
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.665
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.742
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.924
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.665

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 24.99g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 27.8g 26.71g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 357kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 1.43g 38.42g Edam
Calcium 731mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.44mg 0.47mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 30mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 536mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 188mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 812mg 371mg Powdered milk
Zinc 3.75mg 3.34mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.08mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 14.5µg 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 825IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 16µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.2µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 0.932mg 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.308mg 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.57mg 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.66mg 2.087mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.66mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 1.271mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 1.762mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.714mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 97mg Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 16.742g Powdered milk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 7.924g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.665g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.99g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.