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Edam vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between edam and fish sandwiches

  • Edam has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B1 and iron.
  • Edam covers your daily need for saturated fat, 78% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Edam has 20 times more calcium than fish sandwiches. While edam has 731mg of calcium, fish sandwiches have only 37mg.
  • Fish sandwiches have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, edam and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1875.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +665.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +362.1%
Contains more IronIron +240.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.1%
~equal in Potassium ~206mg

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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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%
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +126.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +467.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2522%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +491.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +187.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.7%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.07mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +142.9%
Contains more FatsFats +123.3%
Contains more OtherOther +98.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1766.4%
Contains more WaterWater +16.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +213.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +840.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 1.949g 71%
Calcium 731mg 37mg 69%
Phosphorus 536mg 116mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 6.257g 37%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.68µg 36%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.49mg 30%
Protein 24.99g 10.29g 29%
Vitamin A 243µg 6µg 26%
Fats 27.8g 12.45g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.14mg 19%
Cholesterol 89mg 35mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 2.595g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.21mg 14%
Iron 0.44mg 1.5mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 2.15mg 13%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 13.6µg 9%
Sodium 812mg 602mg 9%
Folate 16µg 46µg 8%
Carbs 1.43g 26.69g 8%
Selenium 14.5µg 18µg 6%
Calories 357kcal 257kcal 5%
Copper 0.036mg 0.075mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.55mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Choline 15.4mg 28.9mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.37mg 2%
Potassium 188mg 206mg 1%
Magnesium 30mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin D 20IU 9IU 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.623g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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