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Edam vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between edam and shark raw

  • Edam has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, shark raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Edam covers your daily need for saturated fat, 83% more than shark raw.
  • Edam has 22 times more calcium than shark raw. While edam has 731mg of calcium, shark raw has only 34mg.
  • Shark raw has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of edam is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, edam and Fish, shark, mixed species, 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
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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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +772.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.3%
Contains more IronIron +90.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.033mg

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
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 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 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +527.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3482.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +426.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +322.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.49µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
4
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.1%
Contains more FatsFats +516.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +353.8%
Contains more WaterWater +77%

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +349.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Shark raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.572g 0.925g 76%
Calcium 731mg 34mg 70%
Phosphorus 536mg 210mg 47%
Selenium 14.5µg 36.5µg 40%
Fats 27.8g 4.51g 36%
Sodium 812mg 79mg 32%
Zinc 3.75mg 0.43mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.062mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.4mg 25%
Vitamin A 243µg 70µg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 2.938mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.125g 1.808g 16%
Cholesterol 89mg 51mg 13%
Calories 357kcal 130kcal 11%
Choline 15.4mg 65mg 9%
Protein 24.99g 20.98g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.695mg 8%
Iron 0.44mg 0.84mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1mg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 49mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.195g 4%
Folate 16µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.49µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg 1%
Potassium 188mg 160mg 1%
Vitamin D 20IU 24IU 1%
Carbs 1.43g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.43g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.43g 0g N/A
Copper 0.036mg 0.033mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.042mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edam Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.