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Edam vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Edam and Quince

  • Edam is richer than Quince in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Edam is 88% higher.
  • Quince contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, edam and Quinces, 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
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4
Quince
Contains more Calcium +6545.5%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +3052.9%
Contains more Zinc +9275%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +261.1%
Equal in Potassium - 197
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 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +6545.5%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +3052.9%
Contains more Zinc +9275%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +261.1%
Equal in Potassium - 197

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
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2
Quince
Contains more Vitamin A +1962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.9%
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 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
3
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2
Quince
Contains more Protein +6147.5%
Contains more Fats +27700%
Contains more Other +955%
Contains more Carbs +969.9%
Contains more Water +101.6%
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +6147.5%
Contains more Fats +27700%
Contains more Other +955%
Contains more Carbs +969.9%
Contains more Water +101.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
2
:
1
Quince
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22469.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1230%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22469.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1230%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Quince
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Quince Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 13.4g Quince
Protein 24.99g 0.4g Edam
Fats 27.8g 0.1g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 15.3g Quince
Calories 357kcal 57kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Quince
Fiber 0g 1.9g Quince
Calcium 731mg 11mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.7mg Quince
Magnesium 30mg 8mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 17mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 197mg Quince
Sodium 812mg 4mg Quince
Zinc 3.75mg 0.04mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.13mg Quince
Manganese 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 40IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 2µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.02mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.03mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.2mg Quince
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.081mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.04mg Edam
Folate 16µg 3µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Quince
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0.01g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.036g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.05g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Quince
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
7%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.