Edam vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between edam and brown rice
- Edam is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, yet brown rice is higher in manganese.
- Edam covers your daily saturated fat needs 87% more than brown rice.
- The amount of cholesterol in brown rice is lower.
- The glycemic index of edam is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, edam and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +24266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +428.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +420.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8754.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +463.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1050% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +381.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3023.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +812% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2766% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +859.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1688.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2101.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.572g | 0.26g | 79% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 3mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0µg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 536mg | 103mg | 62% |
| Protein | 24.99g | 2.74g | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.974mg | 42% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 0.97g | 41% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 4mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.75mg | 0.71mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 243µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.069mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 0.369g | 19% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 5.8µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 2.561mg | 15% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 123kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.178mg | 12% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.106mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 1.43g | 25.58g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.366g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 9.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 0.24g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.932mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.57mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.66mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.81mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.034mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.312g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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