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Edam vs. Pomelo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between edam and pomelo

  • Edam has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and magnesium; however, pomelo is higher in vitamin C.
  • Edam covers your daily need for phosphorus, 74% more than pomelo.
  • Pomelo has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of pomelo is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, edam and Pummelo, raw.

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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
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%
Pomelo
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 19% 4.1% 16% 2.2% 7.3% 0.13% 2.2% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18175%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +4587.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3052.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.5%

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
10
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%
Pomelo
2
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 203% 0% 0% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 4.1% 0% 8.3% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.034mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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
Pomelo
2
10% 89%
Protein: 0.76 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 9.62 g
Water: 89.1 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3188.2%
Contains more FatsFats +69400%
Contains more OtherOther +779.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +572.7%
Contains more WaterWater +114.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Pomelo DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 80%
Phosphorus 536mg 17mg 74%
Calcium 731mg 4mg 73%
Vitamin C 0mg 61mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Protein 24.99g 0.76g 48%
Fats 27.8g 0.04g 43%
Sodium 812mg 1mg 35%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.08mg 33%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.027mg 28%
Vitamin A 243µg 0µg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 20%
Calories 357kcal 38kcal 16%
Magnesium 30mg 6mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 4%
Iron 0.44mg 0.11mg 4%
Folate 16µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Carbs 1.43g 9.62g 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.036mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Copper 0.036mg 0.048mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.22mg 1%
Potassium 188mg 216mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 8.62g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.017mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.034mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Pomelo
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
18%
Pomelo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
6%
Pomelo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomelo
Pomelo contains less Sodium (difference - 811mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomelo
Pomelo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.572g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomelo
Pomelo is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pomelo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167754/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.